Field Technician - NSW

We are one of Australia's fastest growing companies. We design, build and maintain world-class digital infrastructure, encompassing fibre networks, communication platforms, residential internet and voice services. We believe our people are vital to our success. We strive to create an environment that appeals to the very best people in the industry, providing them with an exciting, market leading and satisfying workplace, and rewarding their performance.

About the Role: The Field Technician is a hands-on technical role within the Construction Field Operations team, working on a 24x7 rotating roster. This role is responsible for the preparation, installation, and maintenance of Opticomm's FTTP networks, including the IP core infrastructure. You will be responsible for delivering best-in-class services, supporting equipment preparation, builds, installation, and ongoing maintenance of Opticomm's hardware and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Attending sites and restoring service faults promptly.
• Installing and maintaining services at residents’ premises and network infrastructure hubs.
• Participating in a 24/7 on-call rotating roster (typically one week per month, subject to resource availability).
• Augmenting existing FTTP networks to increase capacity or capability.
• Assisting with the construction and commissioning of Headend facilities.
• Managing the restoration of major network faults, often coordinating subcontractors.
• Conducting quality assurance checks on construction work carried out by subcontractors.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of field work methods and processes.
• Liaising with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure expected service delivery outcomes.
• Supporting and complying with all Health, Safety, and Environmental policies.
• Undertaking other duties or projects as directed by management.

About you:

• Strong problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• A self-starter who can effectively manage priorities and their time.
• Ability to work with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic, changing environment.
• A team player who collaborates effectively and shares knowledge.
• An innovative mindset, seeking ways to improve processes and provide creative solutions.
• Takes initiative for ongoing personal development, continually developing skills and talents.
• Acts with integrity, performing with honesty, transparency, and trust.
• Always presents professionally, with a positive, confident, and approachable demeanor.
• Flexible in response to changing business needs and management directives to meet operational targets.

Qualifications and Essential Experience:

• Certificate III or IV in Telecommunications.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Telecommunications or a related industry.

It is mandatory that the employee holds and maintains the following as active throughout their employment with the company:

• Open Cabling License with Fibre and Structured Cabling Certifications.
• Construction White Card.
• S-License / Connect-Disconnect Certification.
• First Aid Certificate II.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Essential Knowledge and Skills:

• Specialist knowledge of cable and satellite services (desirable).
• MS Office and AutoCAD Viewer literate.
• Familiarity with Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements.
• Electrical systems.
• DC power fundamentals.
• RF – FTA / SAT.
• GPON Networks – Pit and Pipe / Fibre / Equipment and components.
• IP Networking.
• Logistics principles and inventory management.

Uniti Group is an exciting, dynamic and fast-growing world-class digital infrastructure company. At Uniti Group we are absolutely committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We strongly encourage applications from individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nations people, and people with disabilities. We believe that diversity is a key driver of innovation and success. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all employees, regardless of their background or identity, and are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. Join our team and become part of a company that values diversity and inclusivity at its core. All genders are encouraged to apply.

If this role sounds like you, we would like to hear from you! You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this role.

For current opportunities, please visit our Careers Portal at https://unitigrouplimited.elmotalent.com.au/careers/careers/jobs. Questions about the role to be emailed directly to our HR team at recruitment@unitigrouplimited.com. No recruiters please, we manage our recruitment in-house.