Network Field Technician

Network Field Technician
Brisbane | Permanent Full-Time
Up to $120k + 17% Super

Australian Citizens Only / No relocation
 
Are you a hands-on Network Technician who enjoys working in the field, solving complex technical challenges, and delivering critical network infrastructure? We're partnering with a leading Australian organisation that operates one of the country's most advanced national network environments, supporting research, education, and innovation across Australia.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly skilled technical operations team where you'll play a key role in deploying, maintaining and supporting a large-scale fibre and IP network.
 
About the Role
 
As a Network Field Technician, you'll be responsible for the installation, commissioning, maintenance and support of network infrastructure across customer and data centre environments. This is a predominantly field-based position with regular travel throughout Australia, working on new deployments, upgrades, fault restoration and network expansion projects.
You'll work independently while collaborating with experienced engineering teams to deliver high-quality network services across mission-critical environments.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Install, commission and upgrade network infrastructure and telecommunications equipment.
• Perform fibre optic testing using OTDRs, power meters and associated test equipment.
• Configure and provision network services.
• Execute testing and commissioning plans.
• Lead and perform service migrations, including after-hours maintenance activities.
• Diagnose and restore network faults across fibre and IP environments.
• Work closely with engineering teams and third-party providers to resolve incidents.
• Produce accurate technical documentation and service handover reports.
• Assist with network audits, service provisioning and ongoing operational improvements.
• Participate in an on-call roster and planned maintenance windows.

About You
 
You'll be a self-motivated technician who enjoys working autonomously, travelling to customer sites and solving technical problems in the field.
You'll ideally have:

• 2-5 years' experience as a Network or Telecommunications Technician.
• Experience installing and supporting telecommunications or enterprise network infrastructure.
• Experience working within data centre or colocation environments.
• Strong knowledge of fibre optic technologies, including OTDR testing and power measurements.
• Experience with network commissioning, service provisioning and fault diagnostics.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and documentation abilities.
• Current Australian Driver's Licence.
• Australian Citizenship (essential).

Highly regarded:

• Experience with DWDM or optical transmission technologies.
• Telecommunications, Engineering or related technical qualifications.

What's on Offer

• Permanent full-time opportunity based in Brisbane.
• Work on one of Australia's most advanced national network environments.
• Exposure to large-scale fibre, IP and optical networking technologies.
• Ongoing technical training and career development.
• National travel across Australia.
• Supportive, highly skilled engineering team.
• Excellent long-term career progression.
• Attractive salary package and outstanding employee benefits.

If you're looking for a role where you'll work on critical national infrastructure, develop your technical capability and be part of an organisation delivering technology that genuinely makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
 
Apply now to chloe.fearn@pra.com.au & contact Chloe on 0483 967 570 at PRA for a confidential discussion.