Field Technician

**About the role**
Ventia's Telecommunications team are seeking a Field Technician to join their team based in South Australia.
The Field technician is responsible for safely undertaking all field related installations, moves, additions, changes, maintenance, and repair support for the SAGRN network and related sub-components.

You’ll be supporting the community and our emergency services by completing preventative and reactive maintenance on the South Australian Government Radio Network (SAGRN). The SAGRN is one of the largest and most comprehensive public safety networks in the world. The SAGRN is used by over 25 government and non-government agencies including SA Police, SA Ambulance, SA MFS, SA CFS and many more.

This is a permanent, full
- time role. You will be on a rotating roster for on-call needs. You will be provided a work vehicle and all required tools of the trade. There is a high level of intrastate travel for this role.

**Key duties, but not limited to**:

- Ensure all works are completed in a safe manner.
- Ensure preventative and reactive tasks are performed in accordance with relevant work instructions and client SLAs.
- Assist in technical escalations, as required, with sub-contractors and other team members.
- Assist and provide input into the development of all documentation required to perform field related activities.
- Assist with the management and ordering of equipment and materials.

**Skills & experience**:

- A trade certificate with a background in telecommunications or electrical engineering. (Highly desirable)
- Ability to travel and work in remote locations, sometimes independently.
- Experience working within an emergency services environment and networks.
- Experience installing and maintaining VHF/UHF/P25 radio, paging and/or microwave networks.
- Radio Frequency (RF) awareness certificate. (Highly desirable)
- A current Australian driver's licence.
- Industry Construction Card (White Card) / Working at Heights certificate. (Highly regarded)
- Ability to pass an in-clinic medical (including drug/alcohol testing) and a clean Police Check.

**Benefits**
- Ventia offers you a flexible, supportive and inclusive work environment where you matter. You’ll be part of a small closeknit team.
- In addition, you will find a stimulating and rewarding working environment where we take our peoples careers seriously and help them to learn and grow.
- This role comes with the added security of being offered as a permanent, full-time position.

**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. Ventia develops and delivers smart, tailored network infrastructure solutions for clients in telecommunication and information communication technology. 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**
We acknowledge the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents and cultures. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of our talent strategy. The creation of a diverse, inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential and enhance our success.

**To Apply**
Position Reference Number**:151671**

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