Wideband Constructor Operative

Telstra; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related pay

Access to learning programs

Purchased annual leave scheme

Additional Telstra day off

31% off Telstra products and services

Toolkit provided

Job summary

Telstra is seeking a Wideband Constructor Operative to perform end-to-end construction, integration, testing and commissioning across our network. You’ll build and commission Wideband and Dark Fibre infrastructure, following documented standards and customer commitments, with a strong focus on safety and quality.

You will work independently or in teams, manage your workload, engage with stakeholders, and contribute to a market-leading customer experience while upholding Telstra’s safety policies

Qualifications

• Appropriate ACA Cabling Licence.
• Experience or knowledge in optic fibre hauling, pit and pipe construction is highly desirable.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage your assigned workload with a high level of accountability, delivering work on time and to the expected standard.
• Maintain accurate records in relevant Databases of Record, support network integrity, engage with stakeholders and subcontractors, and contribute to a market-leading customer experience through quality delivery and reliable service outcomes.
• Demonstrate strong HSE leadership by taking reasonable care for your own safety and the safety of others, complying with Telstra policies, standards and procedures, and supporting safe field execution across metropolitan, rural and remote work environments where required.

Skills

Wideband networks

Troubleshooting

Customer engagement

Health, Safety and Environment

Adapt to change

Planning and organisation

Independent and team work

Education

ACA Cabling Licence

Experience in fibre hauling / pit & pipe construction

Job description

Employment Type Permanent

Closing Date 14 Oct 2026 11:59pm

Job Title Wideband Constructor Operative

Job Summary

Job Description

Who We Are

We're an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. Our purpose is to build a connected future so everyone can thrive. We're all about providing the best experience and delivering the best tech on the best network.

This includes making Telstra the place you want to work. For you, that means having a career that grows with you and working with a team powered by human connection that prioritizes wellbeing and choice.

Focus of the role?

As a Wideband and Dark Fibre Constructor Operative, you will undertake a broad range of end-to-end construction, integration, testing and commissioning activities across Telstra’s telecommunications network infrastructure. You will contribute to the delivery of safe, compliant and high-quality network outcomes by building, augmenting and commissioning Wideband and Dark Fibre infrastructure in line with documented processes, technical standards and customer commitments.

What We Offer

• Performance-related pay
• Access to thousands of learning programs so you can level-up
• Purchased annual leave scheme
• Additional Telstra day off
• 30% off Telstra products and services
• Toolkit provided (laptop, mobile phone and plan)

What You'll Do

Key Responsibilities

• You will manage your assigned workload with a high level of accountability, working independently or as part of a team to deliver work on time, to the expected standard and in support of key business performance indicators.
• This includes maintaining accurate records in relevant Databases of Record, supporting network integrity, engaging effectively with stakeholders and subcontractors, and contributing to a market-leading customer experience through quality delivery and reliable service outcomes.
• You will also demonstrate strong HSE leadership by taking reasonable care for your own safety and the safety of others, complying with Telstra policies, standards and procedures, and supporting safe field execution across metropolitan, rural and remote work environments where required

About You

You are someone who can work independently, manage your own workload, and deliver quality outcomes. You have strong customer focus, good communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

• Knowledge of Wideband networks and construction processes
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Customer engagement
• Health, Safety and Environment awareness
• Ability to adapt to change and learn new processes
• Strong planning, organisation, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team

Qualifications & Certifications

• Appropriate ACA Cabling Licence
• Experience or knowledge in optic fibre hauling, pit and pipe construction is highly desirable.

As part of your application with Telstra, you may receive communications from us on [phone] *** (for job applications in Australia) and [phone] (for job applications in the Philippines and India).

When you join our team, you become part of a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone is respected, valued and celebrated. We actively seek individuals from various backgrounds, ethnicities, genders and disabilities because we know that diversity not only strengthens our team but also enriches our work. We have zero tolerance for harassment of any kind, and we prioritise creating a workplace culture where everyone is safe and can thrive.

As part of the hiring process, all identified candidates will undergo a background check, and the results will play a role in the final decision regarding your application.

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