About the Role:

As a Fibre Optic Splicer at Opticomm, you'll be integral to the installation, splicing, and maintenance of our fibre optic network. In this full-time position, you will contribute to the development and upkeep of a high-performance fibre optic infrastructure, ensuring our customers receive dependable and uninterrupted telecommunications services.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Work with optic fibre infrastructure, including installation of communications racks, joints/enclosures, live network, testing and commissioning of optic fibre equipment
• Diagnose and resolve fibre optic network faults promptly, ensuring onsite attendance and restoration of service faults
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure exceptional customer service
• Perform site-related duties as needed, including onsite installation and maintenance of services at residential properties and network infrastructure hubs
• Foster a safety-first culture in compliance with WHS Act and regulations, ensuring safe work practices and tracking safety KPIs
• Participate in a rotating on-call roster (typically one week per month)
• Work with Field Services, Network, and Infrastructure teams to achieve commercial outcomes and upgrade network capacity (FTTP/FTTB/FTTN/HFC)
• Ensure adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and coordinate the resolution of major network faults with subcontractors
• Construct, prepare, and commission network communication cabinets and infrastructure, ensuring QA compliance
• Contribute to the development of network installation guides and support the deployment of new network infrastructure

About you:

The ideal person for this role will have/be:

• Strong problem-solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive self-starter with the ability to effectively manage priorities and time
• Skilled at collaborating with diverse internal and external stakeholder
• Adaptable and thrives in dynamic, changing environments
• Collaborative team player, sharing knowledge and expertise to support team success
• Innovative mindset, consistently seeking opportunities to improve processes and deliver creative solutions
• Committed to continuous personal development, proactively identifying and refining skills and talents
• Demonstrates integrity by acting with honesty, transparency, and trustworthiness
• Maintains a professional demeanor, consistently displaying a positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Flexible and responsive to changes in business needs and management directives, ensuring the best outcomes to meet operational targets

Essential Experience:

• Certificate III or IV in Telecommunications
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Telecommunications or a related industry
• Proven expertise in working with optic fibre infrastructure, including the installation of communication racks, joints/enclosures, live network cutover, and testing and commissioning of fibre optic equipment
• Strong troubleshooting skills, with the ability to quickly and effectively resolve fibre optic network issues
• Knowledge and experience in fibre optic splicing standards and practices
• Familiarity with GPON Networks, including Pit and Pipe, Fibre, Equipment, and components
• Experience working on live fibre networks
• Specialist knowledge of cable and satellite services (desirable)
• Proficiency in MS Office and AutoCAD Viewer
• Understanding of Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements

The following certifications and licenses are mandatory and must be maintained as active throughout employment:

• Open Cabling License with Fibre and Structured Cabling Certifications
• Construction White Card
• First Aid Certification (Level II)
• Valid Driver’s License

About us:

Uniti Group is an exciting, dynamic and fast-growing word-class digital infrastructure company.

At Uniti Group we are absolutely committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We strongly encourage applications from individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nations people, and people with disabilities. We believe that diversity a key driver of innovation and success. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all employees, regardless of their background or identity, and are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. Join our team and become part of a company that values diversity and inclusivity at its core.

All genders are encouraged to apply.

If this role sounds like you, we would like to hear from you! You must have the right to live and work in in Australia to apply for this role. For current opportunities, please visit our Careers Portal at https://unitigrouplimited.elmotalent.com.au/careers/careers/jobs

Questions about the role to be emailed directly to our HR team at recruitment@unitigrouplimited.com

No recruiters please, we manage our recruitment in-house.