Telecommunications Technician

Greenwood & Tyler Pty Ltd; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Overtime opportunities

Company vehicle

Travel allowances

Flights and accommodation paid

Job summary

Greenwood & Tyler Pty Ltd in Ballarat, Victoria, is seeking Telecommunications Technicians and skilled tradespeople for on‑site installation, maintenance and testing across Victoria with occasional interstate work.

You will read schematics, install copper cabling, fibre and cabinets, and diagnose faults while upholding ACMA standards and quality. We encourage applicants from carpentry, HVAC, fitting or plumbing with telecom potential and provide support for licencing and training.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Telecommunications Technician, CCTV installer, or Electrician transitioning to telecoms.
• Proven ability to install, test, fault-find copper cabling, fibre and cabinets.
• Committed to safety and quality with ACMA standards.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, test and fault‑rectify telecom infrastructure across Victoria.
• Read schematics and construction plans to install copper and fibre networks.
• Perform fibre cutovers, live network work, and documentation of test results.
• Coordinate with director, technicians and clients to ensure project success.
• Maintain tools, certification testers and company assets on site.

Skills

Hand and power tools

ACMA cabling registration

White Card

EWP licence

Australian work rights

Job description

*Immediate start candidates are highly desirable*

About the Role

We are a growing Small Business based in Ballarat, Victoria looking to expand our number of Telecommunication Technicians in Commercial Construction primarily in Victoria and occasionally interstate. We are hiring for both experienced telecommunications technicians and adult trainees/apprentice. Despite being a small business, we offer the perks of large companies focusing on working directly with our staff every day in the office or on the tools. We strive to be a cut above the rest and value high-quality workmanship, and we pride ourselves on that being our reputation.

Key Responsibilities

The successful applicant will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, testing and fault rectification of telecommunications infrastructure across a range of customer sites throughout Victoria and occasionally interstate.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Working closely with the director, fellow technicians, other trades and client representatives
• Installation, termination and testing of copper structured cabling systems
• Installation and maintenance of optical fibre and communications cabinets
• Diagnose and rectify faults on passive network infrastructure
• Fibre cutovers and live network activities
• Fibre optic cable preparation, and splicing
• Reading telecommunications schematics, and construction plans
• Testing and commissioning of telecommunication networks
• Maintaining splicing equipment, certification testers, tools and company assets
• Ensuring all works meet client specifications, ACMA standards and quality requirements
• Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and industry standards in all work activities
• Complete accurate test records and project documentation

Who We Are Looking For

Whether you are an experienced Telecommunications Technician, a CCTV equipment installer, or an Electrician looking for a change or fed up with burnout, we want to hear from you.

We are also highly open to other commercial construction trades who share our passion for quality work. If you are a carpenter, HVAC tech, fitter, or plumber with serious commercial site experience and elite problem‑solving skills, we will support your transition into the clean, high‑demand telecommunications field and help you acquire the required licences.

• High proficiency with hand and power tools
• A current White Card (Willingness to acquire it)
• Full right to work in Australia
• ACMA Open Cabling Registration (Willingness to acquire it)
• Current Scissor Lift / EWP licence (Willingness to acquire it)

Highly desirable:

• At least 2 years of construction site experience
• Demonstrated experience in fibre optic splicing and testing
• Strong understanding of telecommunications cabling
• Experience completing fibre cutovers and working on live networks
• Competence using fusion splicers, fibre testing and certification test equipment
• Experience with major telecommunication cabling commercial projects, relocations and remediation projects

The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• A genuine desire to learn and continually improve technical skills
• Strong technical intuition and the ability to think logically under pressure
• A willingness to take ownership of issues and see them through to resolution
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• The ability to work independently while managing priorities effectively
• Strong communication, reliability and problem‑solving skills

About Us

Established in 1997, we are a local family‑owned telecommunications cabling business in Ballarat. We continue this legacy under a new directorship, maintaining the local, family‑owned roots. One of our current directors was ‘the trainee’ and has taken on the responsibility of leading our team and quality culture for the last 3 years. We are proud of our high‑quality installations. Our initial investment in growth has reached a point where we are seeking 1–2 like‑minded individuals to join the team. We are looking for someone who takes genuine pride in their work and wants to join us as we grow together.

How We Support Our Team

Worker safety and developing a strong, positive culture are our absolute top priorities. Along with our RDOs and above‑award rates (with extra remuneration available for specific projects, high performers, and mentors), we actively support you through the genuine demands of the job. We aim for routine toolbox meetings as well as informal ‘check‑ins’ with every employee. These give our employees the opportunity to give feedback to the directors, be informed/consulted with changes in the workplace and devise an employee focused plan to track their progress. We encourage everyone to contribute if they have an idea or comment in a supportive environment that enables people to share freely if they want to.

Project requirements can range from occasional night shifts to longer interstate rollouts. During the planning stage with clients, we will work with you to facilitate your respite breaks within their deadline or advocate for an adjusted date if possible. We ensure adequate staffing, so you never feel unsupported or at high risk of burnout. Post‑project, we debrief to discuss any difficulties and opportunities to improve our processes.

Safety isn't just talk here; we recently underwent a 3rd‑party Work Health and Safety audit through WorkSafe Victoria and partnered with AP Psychology to develop a comprehensive Psychosocial Workplace Hazards policy. We also work continuously with our external cybersecurity provider to protect employee and client data well above standard regulations. Additionally, we have invested in Job Management Software, Xero and Microsoft Business to keep you connected on site at the job, supported in day‑to‑day workflow and manage your timesheets. We frequently ask for feedback or suggestions to improve our systems so we can optimise and innovate to support our workers and increase efficiency of our construction workload.

Position Overview

Pay & Perks: Starting rates of $26.50 to $35.00 per hour + Super (Based on experience/qualifications). We proudly pay above the award for all positions inclusive of industry and tool allowances. For fully qualified technicians, we offer $35.00/hr (a competitive $3.87/hr above the Electrical Worker Grade 5 award minimum). For an experienced telecommunications technician with proof of competency, the pay rate can be negotiated accordingly.

High Earning Potential: In addition to strong base rates, project demands offer regular access to overtime and weekend work to significantly boost your take‑home pay.

Time off: ~26 RDOs a year (aligned with the ETU calendar).

Allowances & Travel: Company owned and maintained work vehicle, fuel card, travel allowances, specialty tools of the trade provided, and all flights and accommodation completely paid for away work.

Security: We pay into the Protect Industry Fund (giving you immediate tax‑advantaged severance access, comprehensive income protection, and free family EAP counselling).

Culture: A genuinely supportive local business with top‑tier safety, modern systems, and an open, inclusive team.

Timeline: Quick‑start candidates are highly desirable.