Field Installation Technicians

DFP Recruitment; Darwin; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DFP Recruitment is seeking experienced Field Installation Technicians to support a major national infrastructure upgrade project with a Federal Government organisation. The role offers long-term contracts across Australia with travel to regional locations and occasional remote deployments.

This hands-on position suits technical professionals who enjoy fieldwork, installation and maintenance of automated equipment, with security clearances and safety practices a priority.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Electrical/Electronics or equivalent qualifications, training or experience.
• Experience in technical installations, maintenance or field service.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and commitment to workplace safety.
• Willingness to travel regularly, including overnight deployments.
• Experience with solar power, telemetry or communications systems will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure and commission automated weather monitoring equipment.
• Upgrade and replace existing infrastructure and technical systems.
• Conduct site assessments, testing, fault finding and quality checks.
• Maintain accurate installation records and technical documentation.
• Travel to regional and remote locations for project deployments.

Skills

Electrical/Electronics

Field service

Troubleshooting

Safety

Solar power

Telemetry

Education

Certificate III in Electrical/Electronics

Job description

Long-term contracts | January 2027 – January 2030 | Nationwide opportunities

DFP Recruitment is seeking experienced Field Installation Technicians to support a major national infrastructure upgrade project with a Federal Government organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity for hands‑on technical professionals who enjoy fieldwork, travel and working on critical infrastructure across Australia.

Key responsibilities:

• Install, configure and commission automated weather monitoring equipment.
• Upgrade and replace existing infrastructure and technical systems.
• Conduct site assessments, testing, fault finding and quality checks.
• Maintain accurate installation records and technical documentation.
• Travel to regional and remote locations for project deployments.

About you:

• Certificate III in Electrical/Electronics or equivalent relevant qualifications, training or experience.
• Experience in technical installations, maintenance or field service.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and commitment to workplace safety.
• Experience with solar power, telemetry or communications systems will be highly regarded.
• Willingness to undertake regular travel, including overnight and extended remote deployments.

Mandatory requirements:

• Australian citizenship is essential to meet security clearance eligibility requirements.
• Current Australian driver's licence.
• Ability to obtain a satisfactory National Police Check.
• Willingness to undertake and pass a medical assessment.
• Eligibility to obtain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) and/or Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC).

Experience with solar power, telemetry or communications systems will be highly regarded.

Locations:

Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns, Adelaide, Perth, Darwin and Hobart.

Please note that only Australian citizens who meet the mandatory eligibility requirements will be considered.

Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.

DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise [e-mail]1300 337 000and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.