Communications Network Technician

Field Role Supporting Critical Electricity Network Infrastructure

Join UGL's team supporting Endeavour Energy's critical communications network. This is a field-based role, based from the Spring Hill Service Centre, Unanderra.

As the Communications Technician, you’ll be responsible for maintaining and supporting communications systems that enable safe and reliable network operations across the Endeavour Energy footprint. Enjoy working across a diverse range of communications technologies including radio networks, fibre, telephony, mobile communications and data systems.

Backed by a recently renewed 5-year contract with Endeavour Energy, you'll enjoy stable, long-term work while joining a supportive and experienced team that values collaboration and helping each other succeed. Whether you're working in a substation, on a remote hillside, roadside infrastructure, or in the office, no two days are the same.

What you’ll be doing

• Install, maintain and fault-find telecommunications infrastructure across the Endeavour Energy network.

• Work across a broad range of technologies including radio communications, fibre, telephony, mobile and data networks.

• Diagnose and resolve faults, often working independently in the field to restore critical services.

• Build strong working relationships with team members, customers and contractors to deliver high-quality outcomes.

• Participate in an on-call roster and provide support during emergency and network critical incidents as required.

About You

We understand it's unlikely you'll have experience across every technology we support. What's most important is your technical aptitude, problem-solving ability and willingness to learn.

• A trade or tertiary qualification in Telecommunications, Electronics, Communications, Signalling or a related technical discipline.

• Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding skills with the confidence to work autonomously.

• A positive, can-do attitude and a commitment to safety.

• The ability to build strong relationships and contribute to a collaborative, team-focused culture.

• A current Australian Driver's Licence and the ability to work across a variety of field and office-based environments.

Additional Requirements

• Experience working in utilities, telecommunications, rail signalling, communications networks, or critical infrastructure environments.

• Experience working in or around substations.

• Working at Heights and/or rigging qualifications.

• ACMA Open Cabler Registration or related telecommunications certifications.

What's in it for You?

• Permanent full-time role with a long-term Endeavour Energy contract.

• On-call allowance for rostered week.

• Overtime rates applicable when called out or working additional hours.

• Genuine job security within a stable and growing business.

• Join an experienced, supportive and highly collaborative team that looks out for each other.

• Diverse work environment across field, network and office-based locations.

• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

• Opportunity to develop specialist skills across a broad range of communications technologies.

Job Reference: 269681