Telecommunications Rigger – Telstra 5G Projects

seek.com.au; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Overtime opportunities

Travel and living away allowances

Long-term project pipeline

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Telstra is seeking a Telecommunications Rigger for 5G projects in Victoria. The role requires a minimum of 2 years rigging experience and a current rigging licence, plus working at heights and a White Card.

Candidates must hold a driver’s licence and be able to travel regionally, with strong site safety knowledge. Desirable extras include Telstra project familiarity, Ericsson or HOP experience, and additional licences such as EWP, dogging, or first aid.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years telecommunications rigging experience.
• Experience working on Telstra mobile network projects.
• Current Rigging Licence (Basic or Intermediate).
• Working at Heights certification is required.
• Tower Rescue certification is preferred.
• White Card holder.
• Current Driver's Licence is required.
• Strong understanding of telecommunications site safety requirements.
• Ability to travel throughout regional Victoria and interstate as required.

Skills

Rigging experience

Telstra projects

Rigging licence

Working at heights

Tower rescue

White card

Driver's licence

Site safety knowledge

Travel readiness

Job description

Telecommunications Rigger – Telstra 5G Projects

Applicants must have previous Telstra wireless network construction or upgrade experience.

Minimum 2 years telecommunications rigging experience

Experience working on Telstra mobile network projects

Current Rigging Licence (Basic or Intermediate)

Working at Heights

White Card

Current Driver's Licence

Strong understanding of telecommunications site safety requirements

Ability to travel throughout regional Victoria and interstate as required

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 2 years telecommunications rigging experience

• Experience working on Telstra mobile network projects

• Current Rigging Licence (Basic or Intermediate)

• Working at Heights

• Tower Rescue

• White Card

• Current Driver's Licence

• Strong understanding of telecommunications site safety requirements

• Ability to travel throughout regional Victoria and interstate as required

Highly Desirable

• Previous Telstra Wireless project experience

• Ericsson deployment experience

• HOP documentation experience

• EWP Licence

• Dogging Licence

• First Aid Certificate

• RF Awareness Certification

• Ability to lead small field crews

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rates

• Overtime opportunities

• Travel and living away allowances where applicable

• Long-term Telstra project pipeline

• Career progression opportunities

• Pathway to permanent employment