Telecommunications Linesworker

Multispectrum Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Telecommunications Linesworker to join our telecommunications infrastructure team in Melbourne, Victoria. This is a full-time position involving the installation, testing, maintenance and repair of fibre optic, Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC) and other telecommunications network infrastructure. The successful applicant will work across telecommunications projects, including NBN and other fixed-network infrastructure. Position: Telecommunications Linesworker Employment Type: Full-time Location: Melbourne, Victoria Salary: $80,000–$85,000 per annum + superannuation Key Duties and Responsibilities The successful applicant will be responsible for: • Installing, maintaining and repairing fibre optic, HFC and other telecommunications cables and associated infrastructure. • Installing and maintaining underground and aerial telecommunications cabling, conduits, pits and related equipment. • Jointing, terminating and connecting telecommunications cables and fibre optic infrastructure. • Testing telecommunications cables and equipment, identifying faults and carrying out repairs and maintenance. • Installing, testing and commissioning telecommunications network equipment and connections. • Reading and interpreting telecommunications plans, drawings and specifications to determine cable routes and installation requirements. • Performing routine inspections and maintenance of telecommunications infrastructure. • Ensuring all work is completed in accordance with industry standards, WHS requirements and project specifications. • Maintaining accurate installation, testing and job-completion records. Qualifications and Experience Applicants should have: • A relevant qualification in Telecommunications, Information Technology or a closely related field, such as a Certificate, Diploma or Degree; • At least 2 years of relevant experience in telecommunications network installation, maintenance and commissioning, particularly fibre optic and mixed telecommunications networks; • Practical experience working with fibre optic and/or HFC network infrastructure; • Experience in testing, fault-finding and commissioning telecommunications cables and network equipment; • Knowledge of telecommunications cabling, network infrastructure and relevant industry standards; • Ability to read and interpret telecommunications plans, drawings and specifications; • Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills; • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a field team; • Good communication, organisational and record-keeping skills; and • A current driver's licence. Experience working on NBN or similar telecommunications infrastructure projects will be highly regarded. Applicants who meet the above requirements are invited to apply with a current resume outlining their qualifications and relevant telecommunications experience.