Communications Technician

Your New Company

Join a highly respected and long standing mining operation in North West Queensland. With a strong safety culture, modern infrastructure, and a collaborative team environment, this is an excellent opportunity to secure a long-term role supporting critical communications systems on site.

Your New Role

We are seeking an experienced Radio Technician / Communications Technician to join a site-based mining operation on a 7/7 or 8/6 roster, FIFO from Townsville or Cairns.

This hands-on role will see you responsible for maintaining and improving the site's communications infrastructure, ensuring reliable connectivity across mining operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and support radio and communications systems
• Maintain and troubleshoot UHF/VHF radio networks
• Support leaky feeder communication systems
• Perform fault finding, repairs, and system optimisation
• Maintain CCTV and telephony (VoIP) systems
• Deliver infrastructure upgrades and commissioning activities
• Maintain accurate documentation and system records
• Respond to incidents and escalations as required
• Work closely with IT and operational teams to ensure seamless connectivity across site

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Trade qualification or demonstrated experience in Radio Communications, Telecommunications, Electronics, ICT, or similar
• Current Australian Driver's Licence
• Experience working with communications infrastructure in an industrial, mining, or commercial environment
• Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills

Highly regarded:

• UHF/VHF radio systems experience
• Leaky feeder systems
• CCTV systems
• Telephony and VoIP systems
• Mining or remote-site experience

What's on Offer

• FIFO from Townsville or Cairns
• 7/7 or 8/6 roster
• $55–$68 per hour + super (depending on experience)
• Long-term opportunity with a reputable mining operation
• Exposure to a broad range of communications technologies
• Supportive and experienced team environment

What You Need to Do Now

If you're interested in this role, click ‘ Apply Now’ to submit your updated CV, or contact our office directly on 07 4749 8399 or via email at mtisa@hays.com.au .

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