Telecom Network Planner – Fibre, RF & GIS Specialist

Labour Support Group; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Adio Desk Pty Ltd is seeking multiple Telecommunications Network Planners to design and optimise nationwide networks from Bendigo, VIC. The role focuses on fibre, copper and wireless topology, traffic modelling and regulatory compliance, with a strong emphasis on accurate documentation and stakeholder coordination.

You will develop plans, forecast capacity and support project approvals while coordinating with engineers, contractors, and authorities.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Telecommunications or a related field.
• Minimum 12 months post-qualification experience as a Telecommunications Network Planner.
• At least 12 months experience in fibre optic network planning including route selection and optical power budgeting.
• Experience in RF planning, coverage modelling and spectrum analysis for wireless deployments.
• Experience using GIS platforms, AutoCAD, RF planning tools or equivalent software.
• Strong knowledge of ACMA regulations and carrier-grade standards.
• Ability to prepare structured technical documentation, feasibility studies and cost models.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed telecommunications network plans including fibre, copper and wireless topology layouts.
• Conduct capacity forecasting and traffic modelling for scalability and performance.
• Design fibre optic routing plans including splice schematics and cable schedules.
• Perform RF planning, propagation analysis and site configuration for wireless deployments.
• Prepare feasibility studies and cost estimation models for projects.
• Coordinate with engineers, field technicians, contractors and authorities for rollout.
• Analyse network performance data to identify congestion and optimisations.
• Ensure design compliance with ACMA regulations and standards.
• Develop GIS mapping and maintain network asset records.
• Review contractor submissions and documentation for acceptance reports.
• Assess risks including environmental and zoning constraints impacting deployment.
• Support commissioning and integration of new network segments.
• Prepare technical reports and stakeholder presentations for approvals.
• Monitor emerging telecom technologies and propose upgrades.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Stakeholder communication

Education

Diploma in Telecommunications or related field

Tools

GIS platforms

AutoCAD

RF planning tools

Optical power budgeting tools

Job description

Adio Desk Pty Ltd is seeking multiple Telecommunications Network Planners to design and optimise nationwide networks from Bendigo, VIC. The role focuses on fibre, copper and wireless topology, traffic modelling and regulatory compliance, with a strong emphasis on accurate documentation and stakeholder coordination.

You will develop plans, forecast capacity and support project approvals while coordinating with engineers, contractors, and authorities.