Qualified Telecommunications Technician / Tradesperson

Newcastle / Hunter Region

Ideal Technologies is seeking an experienced and fully qualified Telecommunications Technician / Tradesperson to join our Newcastle-based team.

This is a hands-on role for someone with strong commercial telecommunications experience who can work independently, deliver high-quality installations and be relied upon across a variety of commercial projects.

Immediate start available.

About Ideal Technologies

Ideal Technologies is a Newcastle-based commercial technology company specialising in the installation and delivery of:

Structured data cabling

Optical fibre

Security and CCTV systems

Access control and intercom systems

MATV and coaxial systems

Commercial audio-visual solutions

Our team works across a diverse range of commercial projects throughout Newcastle, the Hunter and surrounding regions, including education, healthcare, commercial, industrial and mining environments.

About the Role

As a qualified Telecommunications Technician, you will be involved in the installation, termination, testing, fault-finding and commissioning of telecommunications infrastructure across commercial projects.

Your work will include:

Installation and termination of copper structured cabling

Installation, termination and testing of optical fibre

Testing, certification and fault-finding of telecommunications cabling

Installation of telecommunications pathways and associated infrastructure

Reading and interpreting plans, drawings and project documentation

Working across commercial construction, fit-out and upgrade projects

Maintaining a high standard of workmanship and presentation

Working independently as well as part of a project team

Liaising professionally with supervisors, clients and other trades on site

Completing work safely and in accordance with relevant standards and site requirements

Experience across CCTV, access control, intercom and other commercial technology systems will also be highly regarded.

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this position, applicants must have:

Certificate III in Telecommunications Technology or equivalent recognised telecommunications qualification

Current Open Cabler Registration

Demonstrated commercial experience with copper structured cabling

Demonstrated experience with optical fibre installation and termination

Experience working on commercial projects

Current Construction Industry White Card

Current full Australian driver's licence

Ability to work independently and reliably across varying project locations

Applicants must be appropriately qualified and capable of carrying out telecommunications work to a professional commercial standard.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for an experienced tradesperson who:

Takes pride in producing neat, high-quality work

Has strong practical knowledge of commercial telecommunications installations

Can work efficiently without constant supervision

Understands the importance of testing, labelling and documentation

Is reliable, punctual and organised

Has good fault-finding and problem-solving skills

Communicates professionally with clients, supervisors and other trades

Understands commercial construction site requirements

Works safely and follows procedures

Is comfortable working across a range of different sites and environments

Wants to be part of a professional telecommunications and technology team

Highly Regarded

Additional experience or qualifications in any of the following will be advantageous:

Optical fibre endorsements and advanced fibre experience

Structured cabling endorsements

Testing and certification of copper and fibre installations

CCTV and IP surveillance systems

Access control

Intercom systems

Commercial audio-visual systems

MATV and coaxial systems

Supervising apprentices or junior technicians

Experience working on larger commercial or construction projects

What We Offer

Full-time position

Immediate start

Varied commercial project work

Work across copper, fibre and broader technology systems

Projects throughout Newcastle, the Hunter and surrounding areas

Opportunity to work with an established commercial technology company

A professional team environment

Opportunity to apply and further develop your telecommunications experience across a broad range of systems

If you are a qualified telecommunications tradesperson with strong commercial cabling and fibre experience and you take pride in delivering quality work, we would like to hear from you.

Please apply with your resume outlining your qualifications, registrations and relevant commercial telecommunications experience.