Network Cabling Technician

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 network modernisation program for a client in Canberra. The program is replacing the switching estate across a number of sites, and this role covers the physical installation side of that rollout. The work involves racking and stacking new network switches, completing internal rack cabling to supplied rack diagrams and patching matrices, and un-racking and returning decommissioned equipment. Technicians attend in pairs and work through the sites one at a time as each location is planned and scheduled. Device configuration and structured cabling sit outside the scope of this role.

Key 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

Required Experience

• Demonstrated experience racking, stacking and cabling network hardware in comms room or data centre environments
• Hands on experience 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
• Ability to lift and handle network hardware safely, with sound manual handling practice
• Reliable and punctual, with the ability to work as part of a two person onsite team
• Own tools of trade suitable for rack and cabling work

Desirable Experience

• Experience on a large scale switch replacement or network refresh program
• Familiarity with Cisco and Arista switching hardware
• Experience working across multi site environments
• ACMA cabler registration, or a relevant trade or ICT qualification
• Current driver licence
• Construction induction card or equivalent

Security and Compliance Requirements

• Must be a Permanent Resident or Australian Citizen
• A satisfactory national police check is required prior to commencement

Working Arrangements

• Canberra based

Why Profectus

Profectus partners with Australian Government agencies and major public sector organisations to deliver trusted ICT capability across complex delivery programs. We take a long term, relationship driven approach, supporting our people across the full lifecycle of their engagement while contributing to outcomes of national importance.