Telecommunications/Network Engineer (Level 3)

Altitude Recruitment; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Altitude Recruitment is seeking an experienced Telecommunications Engineer (Level 3) to support GPON/XGS-PON networks, OLT provisioning and ONT configurations for a leading Australian fibre provider. This hands-on role is based onsite in Port Melbourne and requires the ability to trace faults end-to-end across the fibre, switching, routing and carrier layers.

You will design, deploy and troubleshoot FTTP/FTTB networks, manage active Ethernet, VLANs and IP services, and maintain comprehensive

Qualifications

• ICT30419 Certificate III in Telecommunications Network Build and Operation, or equivalent.
• Extensive Level 3 telecommunications/network engineering experience.
• Hands-on GPON/XGS-PON, OLT provisioning and ONT/ONU configuration.
• Strong IP networking knowledge: VLANs, DHCP, DNS, NAT, routing.
• Valid Australian driver’s licence and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced Level 3 technical support and resolve escalated issues.
• Configure and troubleshoot OLT provisioning and ONT authentication.
• Design, review and troubleshoot fibre optic networks including OTDR testing.
• Configure Layer 2/3 networking including VLANs, DHCP, DNS, NAT and routing.
• Collaborate with project managers, developers and contractors across design, construction and commissioning stages.
• Maintain accurate network documentation and fault reports.

Skills

GPON/XGS-PON

OLT provisioning

Layer 2/3 networking

IP networking

VLANs

DHCP

DNS

NAT routing

Education

Certificate III in Telecommunications

Tools

GPON provisioning tools

Job description

Telecommunications/Network Engineer (Level 3)

Telecommunications Engineer (Level 3) - GPON/OLT
Permanent, Full Time
Onsite - Port Melbourne
Altitude is seeking an experienced Telecommunications Engineer (Level 3) - GPON/OLT for an established Australian telecommunications company specialising in fibre optic infrastructure and managed broadband networks.

The role will support engineering, deployment, commissioning and ongoing management of complex telecommunications infrastructure, including FTTP/FTTB fibre networks, GPON/XGS-PON, OLTs, ONTs, active Ethernet, switching, routing, Wi-Fi and managed broadband services.

This is a hands-on engineering role. The successful candidate will be able to independently trace a fault through the full network chain, from customer premises through the ONT, fibre, splitter and OLT to the switch, router and carrier, and resolve it without supervision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide advanced Level 3 technical support, diagnosing and resolving escalated network and customer issues
• Configure and troubleshoot OLT provisioning, PON profile configuration and ONT authentication across GPON/XGS-PON networks
• Design, review and troubleshoot fibre optic networks, including active Ethernet deployments, optical power testing and OTDR interpretation
• Configure and troubleshoot Layer 2 and Layer 3 network infrastructure, including VLANs, DHCP, DNS, NAT and routing
• Work closely with project managers, developers and contractors, providing technical input across design, construction and commissioning stages
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, including network diagrams, configurations and fault investigation reports.

Key Requirements:

• ICT30419 Certificate III in Telecommunications Network Build and Operation, or equivalent telecommunications qualification
• Extensive experience in telecommunications/network engineering at a genuine Level 3 standard
• Hands-on experience with GPON, XGS-PON, OLT provisioning and ONT/ONU configuration, not limited to installation or field support
• Strong understanding of IP networking and Layer 2/Layer 3 technologies, including VLANs, DHCP, DNS, NAT, routing and IP addressing
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting switches and routers
• Current Australian driver licence, with the ability to work independently on complex technical problems.

Altitude is an equal opportunity employer that actively embraces diversity in its workforce through accurate community representation of gender, culture, thought, and work arrangements.