Description:
Who We Are
Comstar Systems is an independent Australian full-service Telecommunications Company, and our focus is to deliver turnkey solutions in all areas of Telecommunications and Broadcasting in geographically challenging locations across regional Australia.
About the Role
Due to exciting new business growth, Comstar Systems have a position available for an experienced and enthusiastic Telecommunications Technical Officer to work with our South Australia team. This role will oversee projects as delegated by the Project Manager to Supervise site-level project activity on time and to budget and ensure that all projects are carried out according to QEHS regulations, organisational and client process requirements. This is a technical role and will require installation and commissioning of various telecommunication infrastructure (mobiles) using general and specialised tools.
Please note: You must be willing to climb telecommunication structures (monopoles, towers, masts) and travel away for up to 3 weeks at a time as an inherit requirement of this field-based position.
To be successful for this role, you must have:
- Either an Associate Degree or Advanced Diploma in a relevant field or at least three (3) years of relevant experience in lieu of a formal qualification
- Extensive knowledge of mobile technologies (3G, 4G, 5G) and other applications of general communications
- Demonstrated experience in planning, installation and commissioning of mobile base stations
- Theoretical knowledge of Microwave link concepts and standards, experience in installation and commissioning of microwave infrastructure on the ground (IDU) coax feeder termination and testing, preferably experience in MW panning
- Experience with equipment provided by one of major vendors
- Sound understanding of fibre telecommunication concepts, experience with exchange fibre patching, router integrations and preferably fibre splicing (not essential)
- Strong supervisory and communication skills, self-motivation and the ability to work effectively within a team environment
- Sound knowledge and experience in upholding industry and QEHS standards
- Strong computer skills
Currently hold appropriate licenses and certifications including:
- Driver’s License
- First Aid
- CPR
- Working at Heights and Tower Rescue (or willing to obtain them)
How to Apply
If you think you fit the above requirements for this position, please click 'apply now' to forward a copy of your current resume and cover letter. For further information please email your application to careers@comstarsystems.com.au.
Please note: A National Police Check, Fit to Climb Medical Assessment, including drug & alcohol test are required for this position and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.