Field Tech: RF & Fiber Communications Specialist

Jobtailor; Australia; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a skilled Communications Technician in Australia to install, maintain and fault-find VHF/UHF radio networks across mining sites. You will handle RF testing, antenna alignment, fibre testing, and support backhaul systems while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role demands tower climbing, elevated work, and strong collaboration with field and central technology teams. Qualified candidates possess electronics/telecom certs, ACMA registration, and driving licence;

Qualifications

• Experience in site-based communications support in mining or remote operations.
• Experience with RF and wireless systems including radio networks and antennas.
• Ability to perform tower climbing and elevated works safely.
• Familiarity with OT environments used in mining and fault-finding across RF and power.
• Australian driving licence and relevant safety certifications.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and fault-find VHF/UHF radio networks.
• Maintain radio repeaters, base stations, and field radios; support backhaul.
• Conduct RF testing, signal analysis, and coverage verification.
• Install and optimise antennas; support copper and fibre cabling.
• Maintain power systems, grounding, and safety certifications.
• Assist with site-based tech support and collaborate with central teams.

Skills

RF and Wireless Systems

Tower Climbing & Elevated Works

Fault Finding & Troubleshooting RF

Structured Cabling & Fibre Testing

Communications Power Systems

Team Collaboration

Education

Electronics/Comm or Telecommunications cert (Cert III/IV)

Tools

ACMA Open Cabling Registration

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a skilled Communications Technician in Australia to install, maintain and fault-find VHF/UHF radio networks across mining sites. You will handle RF testing, antenna alignment, fibre testing, and support backhaul systems while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role demands tower climbing, elevated work, and strong collaboration with field and central technology teams. Qualified candidates possess electronics/telecom certs, ACMA registration, and driving licence;