Network Cabling Tech: Rack & Patch Install

Profectus; Canberra; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Profectus is seeking multiple experienced Network Cabling Technicians to support a Canberra network modernisation program. The role covers the physical installation, racking and stacking switches, internal rack cabling and patching as per diagrams.

Technicians work in pairs across sites, handling installation, decommissioning, cabling, labeling and documentation while maintaining safety standards. Reading rack diagrams and ensuring accurate cabling is essential; device configuration is out of

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience racking, stacking and cabling network hardware in comms room or data centre environments.
• Hands-on with internal rack cabling, including copper and fibre patch leads and optics.
• Ability to read and work accurately from rack diagrams, patching matrices and cable schedules.
• Experience decommissioning and removing network equipment, including safe handling and return of assets.
• Sound cable management, labelling and rack presentation practices.
• Experience working in occupied buildings with minimal disruption to building users.
• Own tools suitable for rack and cabling work.
• Reliable and punctual, able to work as part of a two person onsite team.

Responsibilities

• Rack and stack new network switches at nominated client sites.
• Complete internal rack cabling in line with supplied rack diagrams and patching matrices.
• Install copper and fibre patch leads and optics such as SFPs supplied by the client.
• Un-rack decommissioned switches and return equipment to a designated storage location onsite.
• Maintain accurate labelling, cable management and rack presentation standards.
• Work in pairs onsite, with additional technicians attending where site size or layout requires.
• Check completed work against the supplied documentation and report any discrepancies before leaving site.
• Keep records of equipment installed and equipment removed at each site.
• Work to agreed site schedules and attendance windows, planned in advance with the client.
• Comply with site induction, access and work health and safety requirements at all times.

Skills

Rack and stack

Cabling

Rack diagrams reading

Manual handling

Teamwork

Punctual

Education

ACMA cabler registration or relevant trade/ICT qualification

Tools

Tools of trade

Job description

Profectus is seeking multiple experienced Network Cabling Technicians to support a Canberra network modernisation program. The role covers the physical installation, racking and stacking switches, internal rack cabling and patching as per diagrams.

Technicians work in pairs across sites, handling installation, decommissioning, cabling, labeling and documentation while maintaining safety standards. Reading rack diagrams and ensuring accurate cabling is essential; device configuration is out of