Telecom Field Project Lead – Public Safety Network

NSW Department of Customer Service; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 154,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Telco Authority within NSW Department of Customer Service is seeking a Project Field Manager to oversee field delivery of critical telecoms infrastructure across NSW. You will supervise installation, testing and commissioning, coordinate subcontractors and ensure safety and quality on site.

The role requires Australian citizenship with Baseline (or higher) security clearance, travel flexibility, and qualifications like White Card, RF EME Awareness, CPR/First Aid, 4WD, and a full driver

Qualifications

• Australian citizen with Baseline Security clearance.
• Experience with telecommunications infrastructure and field delivery.
• Must hold or be able to obtain White Card, RF EME Awareness, CPR and First Aid, 4WD certification, and a full Driver Licence.
• Willingness for frequent travel, including overnight stays.
• Experience in mission-critical telecommunications infrastructure is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing regular site inspections and audits during construction and post-construction of mission-critical communications infrastructure to identify and address site risks and support quality delivery outcomes.
• Providing specialist advice and oversight to field and construction teams to ensure effective site delivery through governance, technical issue resolution, and compliance with NSWTA guidelines or processes, informed by field experience.
• Managing site access requirements and delivery challenges, including working with customer and agency partners to preserve existing service and coverage during planned activities on site.
• Ensuring compliance with WHS requirements and safe work practices are always adhered to. Coordinating with project managers and contractors to resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Overseeing testing, commissioning and quality assurance activities including working closely with delivery operations teams and Network Operations Centre (NOC).
• Providing updates and reporting on delivery progress including UAT testing, defect resolutions and any other site related risks to delivery.

Skills

Security clearance

Australian citizen

Baseline security clearance

White Card

RF EME Awareness

CPR and First Aid

4WD certification

Driver Licence

Travel willingness

Telecoms infrastructure experience

Job description

NSW Telco Authority within NSW Department of Customer Service is seeking a Project Field Manager to oversee field delivery of critical telecoms infrastructure across NSW. You will supervise installation, testing and commissioning, coordinate subcontractors and ensure safety and quality on site.

The role requires Australian citizenship with Baseline (or higher) security clearance, travel flexibility, and qualifications like White Card, RF EME Awareness, CPR/First Aid, 4WD, and a full driver