Field Technician - FTTP Networks & On-Call Support

Unitigrouplimited; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniti Group is seeking a Field Technician to join our Construction Field Operations team in Australia. This hands-on role covers preparation, installation and maintenance of FTTP networks, on a 24x7 rotating roster.

You will support equipment preparation, builds, installation and ongoing maintenance of our hardware and infrastructure to deliver reliable services for our customers. The ideal candidate has a Telecommunications qualification and a minimum of five years’ experience, with licensess

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Telecommunications.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Telecommunications or a related industry.
• Open Cabling License with Fibre and Structured Cabling Certifications
• Construction White Card
• S-License / Connect-Disconnect Certification
• First Aid Certificate II
• Valid Driver’s License
• Familiarity with Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements
• Electrical systems knowledge
• RF and GPON networking knowledge
• IP Networking and Logistics principles

Responsibilities

• Attending sites and restoring service faults promptly.
• Installing and maintaining services at residents’ premises and network infrastructure hubs.
• Participating in a 24/7 on-call rotating roster (typically one week per month).
• Augmenting existing FTTP networks to increase capacity or capability.
• Assisting with the construction and commissioning of Headend facilities.
• Managing the restoration of major network faults, often coordinating subcontractors.
• Conducting quality assurance checks on construction work carried out by subcontractors.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of field work methods and processes.
• Liaising with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure service delivery outcomes.
• Supporting and complying with Health, Safety, and Environmental policies.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Time management

Stakeholder management

Adaptability

Team player

Innovation mindset

Integrity

Professional presentation

Flexibility

Education

Certificate III in Telecommunications

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD Viewer

Job description

Uniti Group is seeking a Field Technician to join our Construction Field Operations team in Australia. This hands-on role covers preparation, installation and maintenance of FTTP networks, on a 24x7 rotating roster.

You will support equipment preparation, builds, installation and ongoing maintenance of our hardware and infrastructure to deliver reliable services for our customers. The ideal candidate has a Telecommunications qualification and a minimum of five years’ experience, with licensess