Installation Technician - Weather Stations

Long-term project installing and commissioning new automatic weather stations across Tasmania. Your new company

You'll be working with a national government organisation that is doing a major upgrade of its Automatic Weather Station (AWS) network. These weather stations provide critical weather and climate data that supports forecasts, warnings, emergency services, industry and communities across Australia.

The project will modernise more than 750 sites nationally and runs from January 2027 to January 2030. The Tasmanian team is based in Hobart's northern suburbs and covers close to 50 sites across the state, including urban, regional and remote or offshore locations.

Your new role

As an Installation Technician, you'll be part of a field rollout team, supported by experienced senior technicians. You'll travel to sites across Tasmania to remove old equipment and install, set up and test new weather stations. The role includes regular travel to regional and remote sites, with multiple nights away from home.

Your duties will include:

Installing, configuring and commissioning automatic weather stations

Removing, upgrading or replacing old equipment

Doing site assessments before installation, including site readiness and risk identification

Testing, calibration checks and commissioning to make sure everything is working correctly

Checking the station's data and fixing any issues before handover

Fault finding and fixing defects after installation

Working with sensors, enclosures, power systems, batteries, solar and telemetry equipment

Recording installation and asset data and completing reports

Helping with planning, logistics and staging of equipment

Liaising with landholders, contractors and local stakeholders to arrange site access

Working safely and following all WHS policies and procedures

What you'll need to succeed

Mandatory:

A Certificate III (or higher) in Electrical or Electronics, a comparable qualification, or relevant experience and training

A current Australian driver's licence

Australian citizenship (required to obtain a security clearance)

An up-to-date police check

The ability to pass a medical assessment

Eligibility to obtain an ASIC and/or MSIC (airport and maritime security cards)

Being happy to travel and spend multiple nights away

Highly regarded:

Experience in a technical or maintenance environment

Experience with solar power systems, remote telemetry and communications

Field commissioning and testing experience

A Diploma in Electrical or Electronics

Working at heights, remote first aid and 4WD experience (or willing to obtain them)

You'll suit this role if you enjoy hands-on field work, take pride in getting the job right the first time, have a strong safety focus, and can work both on your own and as part of a team.

What you'll get in return

Long-term project work through to January 2030

In-house training on all the equipment

Varied, hands-on field work across Tasmania

The chance to be part of a major national project that makes a real difference to communities

Through Hays, you will be offered an above award hourly rate plus superannuation, the opportunity to work within a great team and culture and the possibility of ongoing work for the right candidate. Temporary and contract workers through Hays also enjoy a wide range of benefits including:

Weekly pay cycles

Nominated choice of superannuation fund

Online timesheet submission and approval

Regular contact and post-placement care from consultants throughout the duration of your assignment.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' or forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to Lucas Sversut via email: [email protected]. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Please click here to apply.