Field Installation Technicians

DFP Recruitment; Melbourne; 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. You will install, configure and commission automated weather monitoring equipment and travel across Australia for deployments.

Applicants should have a Certificate III in Electrical/Electronics and strong troubleshooting skills, with willingness for regular travel and safety focus.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Electrical/Electronics or equivalent.
• Experience in technical installations, maintenance or field service.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and safety focus.

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 deployments.

Skills

Electrical installation

Troubleshooting

Field service

Travel readiness

Education

Certificate III in Electrical/Electronics

Tools

Test equipment

Telemetry systems

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.

DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability.