Technician

Are you passionate about building a future of wireless infrastructure? Join our dynamic team as a Wireless Telecommunications Technician and play a key role in delivery high quality installations and upgrades across Queensland and Northern NSW. This is fixed term position until 30.03.26.

What’s on Offer 

• Good hourly rate plus tool of trade vehicle
• Consistent work during the term
• Different locations and variety in work (ground and aerial work)
• Access to a variety of Health and Wellness initiatives - including the EAP, Ventia's Healthy Minds program and Healthy Bodies program
• Employee benefits such as corporate travel discounts, Novated leases, private health discounts, credit discounts with retailers Australia wide including Woolworths, Coles, Booking.com and Expedia

About the Role
You will be part of a high performing team in a critical communications environment working across diverse locations upgrading Optus radio access network sites. You will deliver first time right hand over packs with high accuracy while maintaining safety and quality standards and drive continuous improvements in construction processes and methodologies. 

• Participate in build planning, material reviews and procurement
• Removing, installing and updating DC systems, and base station equipment
• Ensure safety compliance and quality assurance throughout construction phase
• Test and commission DC power systems, RF and optic fibre systems and RAN base stations
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to meet project goals
• Lead and support junior field team members, sharing knowledge and best practice

Required Skills and Experience
You must have hands on knowledge of DC power systems, radio systems and wireless hardware and possess strong ownership, integrity and collaborative attitude. Experience with Optus, Nokia and Ericsson preferred.

• Cert III in Telecommunication s (cert IV preferred)
• Construction white card
• Current driver’s licence (and 4x4 driving)
• Cabler licence (preferred)
• RF awareness, First Aid & CPR, Work Safely at Heights and Tower Rescue

About Ventia
Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.

Diversity
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGTBQI+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

How to Apply
Please click on the link below to submit your covering letter and resume.

Position Reference Number: 163576