Full time Telecommunications Field Engineer

Duties

• Configuring, integrating and commissioning telecommunications network infrastructure, equipment and systems in accordance with project specifications and operational requirements.
• Installing, testing and maintaining telecommunications transmission systems, including wireless communication networks, optical fibre infrastructure, NBN technologies and associated telecommunications equipment.
• Conducting network performance monitoring and technical analysis to identify faults, bottlenecks and service degradation issues and implementing appropriate corrective actions.
• Performing acceptance testing, commissioning activities and quality assurance procedures including OTDR testing, SDH testing and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) to verify network performance and compliance with engineering standards.
• Diagnosing and rectifying faults affecting telecommunications services and network infrastructure to minimise service disruptions and maintain network reliability.
• Preparing technical documentation, engineering reports, commissioning records, equipment data sheets and site completion reports for telecommunications projects.
• Reviewing engineering drawings, technical specifications and installation requirements to ensure telecommunications systems are deployed in accordance with design standards.
• Liaising with subcontractors and clients regarding technical requirements, installation progress and engineering solutions.
• Assisting in the planning and implementation of network upgrades, infrastructure expansion projects and telecommunications system enhancements.
• Monitoring network operations and evaluating system performance to identify opportunities for optimisation, increased efficiency and improved service delivery.
• Coordinating installation and commissioning activities on telecommunications sites while ensuring compliance with workplace health and safety requirements, quality standards and project schedules.
• Providing technical support during network restoration activities and assisting in the resolution of complex telecommunications network faults and outages.
• Evaluating telecommunications technologies, equipment and operational requirements and providing recommendations for infrastructure improvements and network performance enhancement.

Skills and Experience

• A bachelor's degree or higher qualification in Telecommunications Engineering, Electronics and Communications Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• A minimum of three years of recent, relevant experience in telecommunications field engineering, including the installation, commissioning, testing, maintenance and optimisation of network infrastructure.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with optical fibre infrastructure, wireless communication networks, NBN technologies and IP networking.
• Proven experience with SDH optical fibre transmission systems, OTDR testing and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
• Practical experience configuring, commissioning and troubleshooting Cisco routers, switches and associated telecommunications equipment.
• Strong capability in network performance monitoring, fault diagnosis, corrective maintenance, service restoration and the resolution of telecommunications outages.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications and to prepare commissioning records, testing reports, equipment data sheets and site completion reports.
• Experience coordinating site installation and commissioning activities and liaising with clients, subcontractors and multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Sound knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements, quality assurance procedures and engineering standards applicable to telecommunications sites.
• Strong analytical, technical problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure and meet project schedules.

How to apply

Applications open on 28 September 2026 and close on 28 October 2026. Please send your CV to info@businessnest.com.au. Please include the job role title in your email.