Site Communications Technician – RF & Networking

Liontown; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Liontown is seeking a Technician – Technology Communications to join our Kathleen Valley operations on an 8:6 roster. You will install, maintain and fault-find surface and underground communications systems to support safe, efficient mining operations.

The role covers radio networks, fibre, cabling, tower work, and on-site IT support, working closely with technology teams and vendors. Relevant certifications and a passion for safety on site are essential.

Qualifications

• Site-based communications role in mining or remote environments.
• RF/wireless systems expertise including radio networks and antennas.
• ACMA cabling registration and optical fibre coverage desirable.
• IT certifications such as CompTIA A+ or Network+ are beneficial; willingness to obtain.
• Valid Australian driver’s license and Working at Heights certification required.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and fault-find radio networks (DMR, TETRA) and private LTE/site wireless networks.
• Maintain radio repeaters, base stations, remote radios, and leaky feeder systems; perform RF testing and coverage verification.
• Perform antenna selection, installation, alignment, and optimisation; support microwave/backhaul systems.
• Support personnel and vehicle tracking, proximity Detection, CCTV across surface/underground areas.
• Conduct routine checks and fault finding to maintain high system availability; assist expansion of comms infrastructure.
• Support cabling and fibre-optic infrastructure; basic fibre testing and repairs coordination.
• Maintain cabling routes, terminations, and asset records; perform fibre splicing and OTDR testing as required.
• Install, terminate, and test copper and Ethernet cabling per ACMA cabling requirements.
• Perform tower climbing and elevated works including antenna, feeder, and waveguide installation.

Skills

RF and wireless comms

Tower climbing

End-user technology support

Education

Certificate III or IV in Electronics/Communications or Electrical

ACMA Open Cabling Registration (Optical Fibre)

Industry IT certs (CompTIA A+/Network+) desirable

National Police Clearance

Pre-employment medical

Job description

Liontown is seeking a Technician – Technology Communications to join our Kathleen Valley operations on an 8:6 roster. You will install, maintain and fault-find surface and underground communications systems to support safe, efficient mining operations.

The role covers radio networks, fibre, cabling, tower work, and on-site IT support, working closely with technology teams and vendors. Relevant certifications and a passion for safety on site are essential.