Telecom Field Engineer - 24/7 On-Call Network Specialist

Vocus; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vocus is hiring a Field Engineer in Australia to install, commission and maintain access and core networks, including Transmission, IP andVoice services. You’ll work on a 24/7 on-call roster, supported by a collaborative team, with a strong emphasis on safety and reliability.

You will apply extensive optical fibre network experience, IP transmission know‑how, DC power understanding and subcontractor leadership to deliver high‑quality, on‑time network outcomes for customers.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience building optical fibre networks.
• Experience with external plant including fibre, pit and pipe.
• Experience engaging and managing subcontractors in telecommunications.
• Strong leadership and a commitment to safety.
• Australian citizenship and NV1 eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission and maintain networks on schedule and budget.
• Quality‑assure network builds across internal and external plant.
• Diagnose and fix network faults within SLA.
• Run proactive inspection and maintenance programs.
• Lead response to outages and restore service with minimal disruption.
• Deliver planned upgrades and augmentations smoothly.
• Coach and mentor staff and contractors to handle service threats.

Skills

NV1 Clearance

On-call roster

Optical fibre

IP/SDH/DWDM/xPON

Sub-contractor mgmt

Leadership

Driver's licence

Education

Diploma in Telecommunications

Tools

IP transmission gear

DC power systems

External fibre plant

Job description

Vocus is hiring a Field Engineer in Australia to install, commission and maintain access and core networks, including Transmission, IP andVoice services. You’ll work on a 24/7 on-call roster, supported by a collaborative team, with a strong emphasis on safety and reliability.

You will apply extensive optical fibre network experience, IP transmission know‑how, DC power understanding and subcontractor leadership to deliver high‑quality, on‑time network outcomes for customers.