Telecommunications Rigger - Broadcast

BAI Communications; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

BAI Communications Australia seeks an experienced telecommunications rigger to install, maintain and inspect radio, broadcast and telecom structures across Queensland. You will work as part of a team to install masts, towers and related plant, and perform inspections and maintenance on-site.

You must travel extensively, work at heights and support concrete pours, feeders, waveguides and coaxial cables. A high-risk rigging licence, valid driver’s licence and medical fitness are essential, with

Qualifications

• Experience and competency in the listed responsibilities.
• Able to travel extensively.
• Read and analyse structural/technical plans.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Medical fitness (fit to climb).

Responsibilities

• Install, dismantle and maintain masts, towers poles and associated plant.
• Work at heights on large broadcast towers.
• Direct and oversee concrete pours.
• Operate vehicles and mechanical aids with required tickets.
• Terminate and install feeders, waveguides and coaxial cable.
• Fault finding on antennas, tails and feeders.
• Undertake mast and tower verticality checks.
• Install and inspect underground ducts and earth connections.
• Mark out work sites and inspect with team leader guidelines.
• Complete inspections templates on digital devices.
• Manage time-sheets and leave/TOIL.
• Be able to work away from home in remote areas.

Skills

Travel flexibility

Communication skills

Plan reading

Teamwork

Tools

High-risk rigging licence (intermediate or higher)

Drivers licence

RF awareness certificate

White card

Telstra induction card

Senior first aid certificate

Working at heights certificate

Tower Rescue certificate

EWP licence / forklift / crane operator licences

Job description

It’s an exciting time to be part of BAI Communications. Building on our achievements in broadcasting, telecommunications and critical communications, we continue to expand our operations, helping connect people and support communities.

We operate one of the world’s most extensive broadcast networks, delivering fully managed television and radio services to 99% of the Australian population. During crises such as natural disasters, national broadcasters depend on BAI to maintain vital communications, while emergency services trust us to keep them connected and informed.

As 5G technology transforms connectivity, BAI is leveraging global experience to enable comprehensive coverage in challenging environments—buildings, tunnels, stadiums, and high-density areas. This expertise positions us at the forefront of intelligent, connected infrastructure development across Australia.

Our acquisition of Titan ICT has strengthened our mission-critical capabilities, adding deep expertise in mining, resources, and energy industries. This expansion enables us to deploy robust solutions across Australia’s most demanding operational environments.

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LET’S EXPLORE THE ROLE

The purpose of this role is to work as part of a team of Riggers, performing installation, maintenance and inspection work on radio, broadcast and telecommunication structures/sites across Queensland.

Key Responsibilities:

Working as part of a team of riggers, performing installation and maintenance work on radio, broadcast and telecommunication structures across Queensland.

• Install, dismantle and maintain masts, towers poles and associated plant
• Working at heights on all areas of large broadcast towers.
• Direct and oversee concrete pours
• Operate vehicles and mechanical aids where a relevant ticket is held
• Terminate and install feeders, waveguides and coaxial cable
• Fault finding on antennas, tails and feeders.
• Undertake mast and tower verticality
• Under guidance of the team leader, haul and install waveguides feeders and coaxial feeders in the manufacturers approved manner
• Install and inspect underground duct, cables and earthing
• Under guidance of the team leader, mark out work sites using reference pegs or points to the prescribed tolerances
• Install and maintain earth station antennas
• Assist in EME Surveys
• Assist in the installation of rigid line
• Assist in the installation of low and high-power transmitters and associated equipment
• Take charge of components of the project as directed by the team leader
• Undertake site Mast and Tower inspections in accordance with Company systems and processors
• Complete inspections templates on digital devices.
• Accurate and timely time-sheeting and management of leave/TOIL
• As part of a team, be able to work away from home in remote areas for extended periods

LET’S HEAR ABOUT YOU

This role requires on-site attendance regularly working away from home for extended periods and is unable to be performed remotely or from home due to the nature of the role.

As an experienced telecommunications technician

• To be successful in this role you are required to:
  • Demonstrate experience and competency in the key responsibilities listed above
  • Be available to travel extensively
  • Understand, Analyse and conduct work from structural and technical plans
  • Strong written and verbal communication skill
  • Ability to pass regular medical appraisals (fit to climb)
• It is crucial that you have the following tickets and licences
  • Current high-risk licence in intermediate rigging or higher
  • Current Drivers licence
  • Current RF awareness certificate
  • Current white card
  • Current Telstra induction card
  • Current Senior first aid certificate
  • Current working at heights and Tower Rescue certificate
  • Current EWP, forklift mobile plant and crane operator licences will be viewed favourably

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