Telecommunications Technologist

Direct Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Pty Ltd is seeking a Telecommunications Technologist to support transmission network projects in Sydney. You will install, integrate, test, commission, and maintain telecom systems across substations, diagnose faults, and ensure safe, standards-compliant operations.

You’ll liaise with engineers, contractors, and operators to deliver reliable network infrastructure. The role requires hands-on problem solving, strong communication, and WHS awareness, with multiple positions available in a

Qualifications

• Qualification or equivalent experience in telecommunications.
• Experience with telecom networks in utilities or infrastructure preferred.
• Strong WHS knowledge and safe working practices.
• Proven technical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, test, commission, and maintain telecom systems.
• Monitor network performance, diagnose and rectify faults.
• Conduct site inspections, testing, commissioning, and assessments.
• Configure and integrate telecom equipment to meet project needs.
• Prepare schematics, cable schedules, test records, and commissioning docs.
• Provide technical support during outages and equipment failures.
• Ensure compliance with Australian Standards, WHS, and client specs.
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors, project teams, and operators.

Skills

Telecom networks

WHS compliance

Stakeholder management

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Relevant qualification

Job description

Telecommunications Technologist is responsible for supporting telecommunications systems associated with transmission network projects. The role will focus on the installation, integration, testing, commissioning, fault diagnosis, and maintenance of systems supporting transmission and substation infrastructure. Multiple positions are available.

My Australia Direct

Telecommunications Technologist

Location: Marrickville, NSW

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

Telecommunications Technologist is responsible for supporting telecommunications systems associated with transmission network projects. The role will focus on the installation, integration, testing, commissioning, fault diagnosis, and maintenance of systems supporting transmission and substation infrastructure. Multiple positions are available.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Install, configure, test, commission, and maintain telecommunications systems.
• Monitor network performance and diagnose and rectify faults.
• Conduct site inspections, testing, commissioning, and technical assessments.
• Configure and integrate telecommunications equipment to meet project and operational requirements.
• Prepare schematics, cable schedules, test records, commissioning documentation.
• Provide technical support during network outages and equipment failures.
• Ensure works comply with relevant Australian Standards, WHS requirements, project specifications, and client requirements.
• Liaise with engineers, contractors, project teams, and network operators.

Skills and Experience

• Relevant qualification or equivalent work experience
• Demonstrated experience with telecommunications networks, preferably within utilities, power transmission, substations, energy, or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of WHS requirements and safe working practices in infrastructure environments.
• Strong technical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.

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Work Type: Full time

Job Publish: 30-10-2026

Job Expire: 29-11-2026