Rigger

Rigger

**Date**:30 Jun 2025

**Location**:Regency Park, SA, AU, 5010

**Company**:Ventia

**The Opportunity**
Ventia is seeking an experienced **Telecommunication Rigger** to join our Wireless Network team based in Regency Park, Adelaide, in a **fixed-term position until March 2026**.
- Reporting to the Field Manager, you’ll work alongside our experienced crew on major installations and modifications of existing Co-Lo and Greenfield telecommunications sites. You’ll contribute to various mobile, fixed wireless, and broadcast projects for leading carriers across South Australia.
- This hands-on role requires regular travel, overtime, and periods away from home, supporting vital infrastructure projects across the region.

**Benefits**
- Full-time fixed-term role based at our Regency Park depot (with potential for ongoing opportunities).
- Flexible, supportive and inclusive team culture where you truly matter.
- Strong commitment to health, safety and mental wellbeing.
- Access to VenPerks, our employee rewards and benefits platform.
- Join a tier 1 supplier in the Telecommunications sector.

**Key responsibilities (include but are not limited to)**
- Upgrading and modifying existing wireless telecommunications sites, including mobile, fixed wireless, and broadcast infrastructure.
- Installing and erecting steelwork, monopoles, towers, and other structures on both Greenfield and Co-Lo sites.
- Installing, terminating, and testing hybrid cables, feeders, mobile/broadcast antenna systems, RRUs, and Microwave Links.
- Conducting PIM testing, sweep testing, distance-to-fault analysis, fibre testing, bird-proofing and waterproofing of connectors.
- Installing and maintaining antenna and feeder cables on monopoles and towers.
- Reading and interpreting construction and as-built drawings to complete works in accordance with specification and standards.
- Performing rigging and general site work, including constructability inspections and scope assessments.
- Operating and maintaining tools and equipment in line with safety, efficiency, and calibration procedures.

**About You**
- Experienced Telecommunications Rigger with strong knowledge of industry practices and safety standards. (Experience with NBN Wireless, Optus, and TPG desirable)
- Hold a current Rigging certificate. (A basic rigging ticket is essential, with intermediate or advanced qualifications highly regarded)
- Valid Australian driver’s licence (MR or HR desirable)
- Certified in Working at Heights and Tower Rescue, capable of working up to 80m
- Skilled in EWP use and antenna/feeder installations, including hybrid cables and steel structures.
- Strong understanding of earthing requirements, RadHaz/EME awareness, and interpreting technical drawings.
- Flexible with travel and overtime; willing to work away from home on an ongoing basis.

**About Ventia**
Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.

**Diversity**
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

**How to apply**
and forward your CV along with a cover letter outlining your experience. Position Reference Number**:163580