Communication Worker

About Us

Zinfra is a leading partner in the design, build, operation and maintenance of Australia’s energy and utilities infrastructure. Delivering a $1B portfolio annually, the work we do is essential to bringing energy to our communities safely and reliably, while powering the nation’s energy transition. With a diverse workforce of more than 2,300, we expertly deliver our services across Australia. 

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Communications Technician that is passionate and highly motivated to work in the Melbourne metropolitan region and throughout Victoria supporting our team out of our Dandenong South depot.

As part of the role you will install, maintain, and test overhead and underground fibre optic and copper communication cables, supporting electrical distribution networks. You will work closely with fibre optic splicers and assist in ensuring projects and maintenance tasks are completed safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities include

• Coordinate communication network activities with internal & external stakeholders
• Prepare & input data for work record and reporting requirements
• Comply with flexible work practices to meet system needs
• Ensure all the required training and authorisations are in date at all times and participate in identifying productivity, procedural and safety improvements
• Following and conforming to all safe working practices, OHS&E principles and Australian standards
• Participate in on-call roster as required

About You

The successful applicant will have experience working as a Communication Technician or similar and hold an Electrical Lineworker qualification (or equivalent).

• Strong technical knowledge and experience working on some of the following communications technologies; ethernet networks including MPLS-TP, point to point and point to multipoint radio systems, multiplexing (PDH, SDH, DWDM), fibre optic networks, teleprotection systems, telephony, DC power systems
• Ability to analyse and solve technical information, including fault finding in both the maintenance and commissioning of communications systems
• Compare information from different sources to come to a conclusion and select an appropriate course of action
• Ability and initiative to identify the critical resources necessary to achieve desired objectives
• Hold a current Australian driver licence

Why you should work for us

What we do matters. Delivering safe and reliable energy makes a difference to people’s lives across our country every single day. We are proud to keep Australia connected while preparing the nation for a renewable future.

Our people are our energy source. We offer meaningful benefits and rewards, including being a certified family-friendly workplace, flexible work arrangements, various leave benefits, career development pathways, a wellbeing program, and more. 

We also champion equal opportunity employment with commitments to gender equity and First Nations representation. We welcome applications from people of all culturally diverse group, all ages, differing abilities, the LGBTIQ+ community, neurodiverse individuals, and those with multiple or intersecting identities.

We believe Zinfra is a great place to belong—but don’t just take our word for it; hear our team members share what working at Zinfra means to them.  

Recruitment Process

During our recruitment process, you may be required to undertake pre-employment checks including pre-employment medical, reference checks and a national police check.

Notice to Third Parties: Zinfra does not accept unsolicited resumes (or liability associated with fees or costs) from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties. Interested candidates are welcome to submit their application independently.