Data Communications Technician

About OFS
Established in 1990, we design, manufacture, and install high-quality optical fibre cable solutions across Queensland.

We are a small, close-knit team who are passionate about providing quality products and services. United we are driven, have a strong work ethic and support each other, remaining grounded with a positive attitude. Together we foster a culture of collaboration, respect, and support.

Being a part of our team
Based from our manufacturing facility in Acacia Ridge, you will install and service optical fibre cable solutions across Queensland; ensuring efficient and reliable data communications.

Day to day this will involve:

• Visiting customers sites across Queensland; joining, terminating and testing optical fibre cables  and optical ground wire cables
• Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues in the field
• Reading and understanding cable plans and designs to safely and accurately install and repair solutions
• Working safely and being comfortable working at heights, including climbing power transmission structures (6-10mtr) and working within confined spaces

Setting you up for long term success

If you’re naturally curious about how things work, and enjoy rolling up your sleeves and getting the job done, this is an opportunity to establish a long term career in the telecommunications industry.

Essential skills

• ACMA Open Cable Registration or a willingness to complete and maintain the certification as part of your ongoing employment
• Current Australian manual drivers licence
• The ability to follow tasks through to completion and work to deadlines
• Comfortable flying to remote sites and driving long distances
• A strong safety focus and a customer service ethos
• Ability to work autonomously and as a part of a team
• The right to work in Australia with no restrictions

Desirable

• MR Heavy Vehicle Licence. Note if this licence is currently not held, you will be supported to obtain it as a requirement of the position
• Certificate 3 in Telecommunications
• Prior site-based experience work, within the electrical or telecommunications industry

If you are looking for a rewarding long term career where you’ll be welcomed into a supportive team, offered a competitive salary and can really make a difference, we encourage you to apply.

We’re unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role, so you’ll need to have full working rights in Australia. Thanks for understanding.