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What this job is
A telecommunications cable technician installs, maintains, and repairs copper and fibre optic cables, ducts, and associated infrastructure for voice, data, and broadband services across fixed-line networks. They work in the field and in exchanges, performing both above-ground and underground cable work, testing installations for compliance with Australian Standards and NBN specifications, and diagnosing faults in active services. The role requires understanding of cabling systems, network topology, and electrical safety regulations to ensure service delivery to residential and commercial customers.
Pay
A$2,060 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Active Listeningcore
- Attention to Detailcore
- Incident Reportingcore
- Policy and Procedure Adherencecore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Quality Assurance and Checkingcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Team Collaborationcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Workload Self-Managementcore
- Written Communicationcore
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Continuous Learning and Upskilling
- Customer Needs Assessment
- Digital Literacy
- Process Documentation
- Process Improvement Identification
- Record Management
- Stakeholder Communication