AddressAn exciting opportunity has presented itself to join the Perth Field Services team as a Field Engineer predominately working on the nbn network.
The Field Services (FS) Team within Chief Operations Business Unit, provides Field Workforce capabilities across all technologies for, Service Activation, Service Assurance, Network Assurance, Network Maintenance, Customer Complaints linked with Network faults and Quality Inspection.
A bit about your role
Based in Perth, your new role as Field Engineer would require you to represent nbn’s Field Services team for all field-based assurance activities. You will be responsible for the support, integration, augmentation, field audits, connect quality and Delivery Partner quality activities across nbn and the services connected to the network.
You will provide high level field support which may involve travel, scheduled after hours activities, and may require you to be part of an on-call roster and respond to afterhours call outs.
The role would see you
This role involves field management and service assurance for equipment and systems, with a focus on enhancing active network construction and probing early faults. It requires providing on-site, technical support and resolving customer field technician escalations.
The successful candidate will handle end-user installations, assurance activities, and network element upgrades. Proficiency in HFC construction, network remediation, and understanding of HFC testing principles, DOCSIS 3.1, and RF fundamentals is beneficial.
As a Field Engineer, you’ll conduct HFC maintenance and restoration, including amplifier alignment and egress repairs. Adherence to SLA, OLA, and CRQ timeframes, knowledge in basic HFC design, and a background in fibre optics are essential. The role requires assuring the network from CMTS to CM.
A bit about you
The ideal candidate would have a technical background, preferably with robust network assurance expertise in one or more nbn technologies like Ethernet, DWDM, GPON, or VDSL. Experience in outside plant construction across Fibre or Copper networks would be advantageous. This technical proficiency, combined with a strong background in network assurance, would be highly beneficial for this role. Experience in outside plant construction across Fibre or Copper networks would be an added advantage.
You will be a natural problem solver with a methodological approach. Having the aptitude to learn quickly would be an advantage in this role. Given the nature of this role, you will have the ability to be flexible, adaptable and be able to cope with conflicting priorities. You will be a highly organised team player, with the ability to adapt to a changing and dynamic work environment.
Life at nbn
To be part of nbn is to be part of something bigger. We’ve created Australia’s network—a network made for more.
Our pioneering spirit drives us forward every day. Together, we help lift the digital capability of Australia by connecting homes and businesses everywhere. It’s not just a way for everyone to do the things they love, but transforms the way they do them, and the opportunities available to them.
A more inclusive working world
nbn is committed to an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace where everyone can feel heard, valued, and respected. We believe diverse perspectives are the key to unlocking greater outcomes and encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures. That's why we have a Reconciliation Action Plan, Accessibility & Inclusion Plan, offer 18 weeks of paid parental leave, are a Pride in Diversity Gold Employer for two years running, and have active employee-led diversity pillars. Click here to see our list of employee benefits and why we're recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for Women.
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Where to from here?
If you think this role might be for you, we want to hear from you. Please apply by following the links and send your resume only. We do not require a cover letter or any selection criteria to be addressed.
Please note, this is a permanent role.
