Telecommunication Technician

Catcom Australia Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Catcom Australia Pty Ltd in Glen Waverley, Victoria, seeks a Telecommunication Technician for a full-time permanent role. You will work on a range of telecommunications installations, maintenance tasks and fault finding for residential and commercial clients.

Interpret network plans, perform testing and setup devices like routers and modems. AQF Certificate IV or equivalent and 2+ years in telecom required. Competitive salary and growth opportunities on NBN/fibre projects.

Qualifications

• AQF Certificate IV or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 2 years experience in telecommunications installation or maintenance.
• Experience with copper, fibre or HFC networks.

Responsibilities

• Interpreting network plans, layout diagrams and site details to identify equipment placement.
• Tracing and analysing faults across copper, fibre and HFC networks using testing devices.
• Running and fastening cabling for telephone services, radio systems, pay TV, internet and other tech.
• Replacing components and testing with electronic diagnostic instruments.
• Terminating and linking wires with protective sheath materials.
• Building, servicing and inspecting overhead and underground cable routes and antenna installations.
• Setting up and configuring telecom devices (handsets, routers, modems).

Skills

Interpreting network plans

Fault finding

Teamwork/independent work

Electrical safety

Education

AQF Certificate IV or equivalent

Tools

Electronic testing instruments

Job description

Telecommunication Technician – Full‑Time Permanent

Catcom Australia Pty Ltd – Glen Waverley, Victoria

Salary: $75,000 – $85,000 per annum

Catcom Australia Pty Ltd has been a trusted provider in the Australian telecommunications sector since 2012. Holding a General Communication Contractor’s Licence in Victoria, Catcom Australia is qualified to work across Copper, HFC and Fibre networks nationwide. Catcom Australia specialises in MIMA, FTTP, FTTC, FTTX, NBN and I&M Copper maintenance projects, with more than 10,000 successful service deliveries. With extensive experience in NBN civil works and a strong reputation for technical excellence, Catcom Australia continues to expand it’s operations to meet growing demand from domestic and commercial clients.

My client is now seeking a skilled Telecommunication Technician to join their Glen Waverley team on a full‑time permanent basis.

About the Role

This position has become available due to increased service demand across their project portfolio. The successful candidate will work across a variety of telecommunications installations, maintenance tasks and fault finding activities, supporting both residential and commercial clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpreting network plans, layout diagrams and site details to identify how equipment should be positioned, connected and integrated into the telecommunications system.
• Tracing and analysing faults across copper, fibre and HFC networks using specialised testing devices.
• Running and fastening cabling required for telephone services, radio systems, pay TV, internet connections and other communication technologies.
• Carrying out component replacements, fine‑tuning equipment and undertaking repair work, followed by functional testing with electronic diagnostic instruments.
• Terminating and linking wires, completing cable joints and applying appropriate protective sheath materials such as thermoplastic or lead.
• Building, servicing and inspecting both overhead and underground cable routes, along with radio and mobile antenna installations.
• Setting up and configuring telecommunications devices and systems, including handsets, switching equipment, routers, modems and data‑transfer hardware.

About You

• AQF Certificate IV or equivalent relevant qualification
• Minimum 2 years experience in telecommunications installation, maintenance or civil works.
• Strong understanding of copper, fibre or HFC network environments.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and follow industry standards.
• Competent in using electronic testing and measurement instruments.
• Reliable, safety focused and able to work independently or within a team.

Why Join Catcom Australia?

• Work with a respected telecommunications contractor with over a decade of industry experience.
• Be part of a team known for quality workmanship, advanced equipment and professional service delivery.
• Competitive salary package aligned with experience and industry standards.
• Opportunities for ongoing development across diverse NBN and fibre related projects.