Telecommunications Network Planner

Cheema Brisbane; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Coopers Plains location

Professional development

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

CHEEMA BRISBANE PTY LTD in Coopers Plains, Brisbane, seeks a Telecommunications Network Planner to design and support customer access networks. The role involves planning capacity, upgrades, and coordinating with technical teams across hardware and software components.

Applicants should have an AQF qualification in telecom or related field, or 3+ years in the field, with strong English communication and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma in telecommunications, network engineering, electronics, information technology or closely related field, or 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in telecommunications network planning, design or technical support.
• Sound knowledge of telecommunications network infrastructure and transmission systems.
• Ability to interpret network designs, technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong fault-finding, troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication in English.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Plan development of customer access telecommunications network infrastructure including capacity, coverage, hardware and software requirements.
• Analyse network requirements and forecast capacity for upgrades and expansions.
• Install, maintain, repair and diagnose malfunctions in microwave, telemetry, multiplexing, satellite and other radio systems.
• Configure and integrate network tech with computer software, hardware, desktops, peripherals, databases and operating systems.
• Provide technical advice to clients, contractors and internal teams and monitor performance of networks and equipment.
• Provide ongoing operational support in designing, optimising, troubleshooting and repairing network faults and defects.
• Develop and record logs of inventories, parts, equipment and instruments.
• Maintain documentation of policies, procedures and regulations; ensure quality standards.
• Liaise with vendors and service providers and monitor contractual obligations and performance.
• Ensure all work complies with Australian standards, regulations and WHS requirements.
• Prepare estimates of time, materials and cost for network planning projects and coordinate with technical teams during implementation.

Skills

Network planning

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Technical communication

Independent/work in team

English proficiency

Education

Associate degree or Diploma in telecom/networking/IT

Tools

GIS tools

Job description

Employer: CHEEMA BRISBANE PTY LTD , Coopers Plains, QLD 4108 Employment type: Full-time, permanent — 38 hours per week Salary: $80,000 per annum plus superannuation

About the role

CHEEMA BRISBANE PTY LTD is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Telecommunications Network Planner to join our team at our Coopers Plains location in Brisbane. The successful applicant will plan the development of customer access telecommunications network infrastructure, provide technical advice and support, and monitor the performance of our telecommunications networks and equipment. This is a full-time, ongoing position of 38 hours per week.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Planning the development of customer access telecommunications network infrastructure, including capacity, coverage, hardware and software requirements
• Analysing network requirements and forecasting future capacity needs to design and schedule network upgrades and expansions
• Installing, maintaining, repairing and diagnosing malfunctions in microwave, telemetry, multiplexing, satellite and other radio and electromagnetic wave communication systems
• Configuring and integrating network and telecommunications technology with computer software, hardware, desktops, peripherals, databases and operating systems
• Providing technical advice and information to clients, contractors and internal teams, and monitoring the performance of complex telecommunications networks and equipment
• Providing ongoing operational support in designing, optimising, troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing and resolving telecommunications network performance malfunctions, defects and faults
• Developing and recording logs of the details, locations and status of inventories, parts, equipment and instruments
• Maintaining documentation of communications policies, procedures, guidelines and regulations, and quality standards
• Liaising with vendors, suppliers, service providers and external resources, and monitoring contractual obligations and performance delivery
• Ensuring all network planning and installation work complies with relevant Australian telecommunications standards, regulations and workplace health and safety requirements
• Preparing estimates of time, materials and cost for network planning projects and coordinating with technical teams during implementation

Skills and experience required

Essential

• An AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma in telecommunications, network engineering, electronics, information technology or a closely related discipline (ANZSCO Skill Level 2); or at least three years of relevant work experience and/or relevant vendor certification in lieu of the formal qualification
• A minimum of one year of relevant experience in telecommunications network planning, design or technical support
• Sound working knowledge of telecommunications network infrastructure, transmission systems and customer access networks
• Ability to interpret network designs, technical drawings and specifications
• Strong fault-finding, troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Accurate documentation and record-keeping skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to liaise with vendors, clients and internal teams
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and to manage competing priorities to meet deadlines

Desirable

• Relevant vendor certifications (for example Cisco, Nokia, Ericsson, Huawei or equivalent)
• Experience with network planning, design or GIS tools
• Knowledge of Australian telecommunications standards and regulatory requirements
• A current Australian driver's licence

What we offer

• A base salary of $80,000 per annum plus superannuation, paid in accordance with the applicable award or agreement and all relevant Australian workplace laws
• Full-time, ongoing employment of 38 hours per week
• A supportive team environment with on-the-job training and professional development
• Convenient Coopers Plains location

CHEEMA BRISBANE PTY LTD is an equal opportunity employer.