Trainee Telecommunications Technician

MarchNet; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 2,755,000 - 3,444,000; Full time

Job summary

MarchNet invites applications for a practical trainee role in telecommunications at our Brendale, QLD site. You will train on the job toward a Certificate III in Telecommunications and join a close‑knit team delivering remote deployments.

You will learn installation, high‑work safety, and network configuration while supporting projects end‑to‑end. Ideal for under 25s with a passion for technology and a willingness to travel and work at heights.

Qualifications

• Must be under 25 years of age and not currently attending high school.
• No Certificate IV or greater tertiary qualification, other than if obtained at school.
• Willingness to travel regularly (including overnight stays up to 14 days) to remote sites.
• Willingness to work at heights.
• Driver's Licence.
• Passion for technology.
• Experience working with rural and remote sites an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Installation and maintenance of telecommunications facilities including climbing radio tower masts and monopoles.
• Installation of microwave radios and at height.
• Cabling through buildings between communication equipment.
• Assist with construction of radio towers.
• Installation of low voltage power systems.
• Create plans to deliver high capacity services to regional and remote locations.
• Create documentation that captures all required details to support completed projects.
• Configure and test equipment in collaboration with the Network Engineering team.
• Be involved from start to finish in projects to ensure smooth deployment of projects and effective implementation of lessons learnt.

Job description

Learn & train on the job to obtain a Certificate III in Telecommunications

Join an authentic, fun loving and close-knit team

Help build a carrier network we take great pride in

Be involved from start to finish on projects ensuring smooth deployments

About You

The successful applicant for this role loves working outdoors and takes pride in their work. The following mandatory criteria applies:

You are under 25 years of age

You are no longer attending high school

You do not currently hold a Certificate IV or greater Tertiary qualification, other than if obtained at school

You'll also havethe following attributes/qualifications:

Passion for technology

Able to travel regularly (including overnight stays of up to 14 days) to remote sites

Experience working with rural and remote sites an advantage

Willingness to work at heights

Driver's License

We hire on attitude and train for skill.If you are committed, keen and eager to learn, we will teach and train you for the gaps.

In addition to the Certificate III in Telecommunications, you will be trained for:

Working at Heights / Tower Rescue Certificate

ACMA Open Cablers Registration

Completing carrier grade installations

Fixed wireless (Licensed, unlicensed, PTP and PMP)

Configuring networking equipment

First Aid Certificate

Construction Industry White Card

The Role

Take your part in the MarchNet team delivering smarter telecommunication services to remote locations. MarchNet builds and operates a network that we are proud of.

Responsibilities and duties of this role you'll learn how to completeinclude:

Installation and maintenance of telecommunications facilities including

Climbing radio tower masts and monopoles

Installation of microwave radios and at height

Cabling though buildings between communication equipment

Assist with construction of radio towers

Installation of low voltage power systems

Createplans to deliver high capacity services to regional and remote locations

Create documentation that captures all required details to support completed projects

Configure and test equipment in collaboration with the Network Engineering team

Be involved from start to finish in projects to ensure smooth deployment of projects and effective implementation of lessons learnt

About Us

MarchNetlives our values, we operate as one-team and have each other's back. We are accountable for doing what we said we would do, when we said we would do it.

Our passionate and friendly team enjoy a spacious and effective office warehouse space.Located in Brendale, parking is free and easy.

We deliver services to our clients using innovative, often cutting edge, technologies which save them time, money and increase their effectiveness.Typical technologies are Fixed Wireless, Fibre Optic, Internet of Things and Wi-Fi. Training in these technologies is available.

We are passionate about reducing the impact of isolation from family, friends and head office by providing reliable telecommunications to remote places. We set the benchmark for remote connectivity solutions and consistently exceed client expectations.MarchNetis an ACMA licensed telecommunications carrier.