Fibre Technician – Rotational Projects across Melbourne, Adelaide & NT

About the role

Stowe Australia, one of Australia’s largest electrical and communications contractors, is seeking experienced Fibre Technicians to join its Melbourne office. The role involves supporting a variety of projects across Melbourne, Adelaide and the Northern Territory on a 3‑week rotational basis.

Key responsibilities

• Perform fibre optic splicing and jointing works.
• Assemble connectors and terminate fibre, including polishing and end‑face finishing.
• Test and fault‑find fibre optic networks.
• Prepare fibre, handle cables and haul them over long distances.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, quality and safety on site.
• Work effectively in diverse project environments and remote locations.
• Communicate professionally with supervisors, project teams and clients.

Required profile

• Proven experience in fibre splicing, connector assembly, termination and testing.
• Ability to work away from home on a rostered, 3‑week rotational basis.
• Strong commitment to safety; current White Card/Construction Induction.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• ACMA Open Cabling Registration or relevant telecommunications qualifications (highly regarded).
• Cert III in Telecommunications or equivalent, or Cert III Electrical / A‑grade electrical licence (desirable).
• Experience on construction, communications or infrastructure projects, preferably in remote or regional locations.
• First aid and relevant site tickets (EWP, Working at Heights) are advantageous.

Required skills

• Fibre splicing and jointing.
• Connector assembly and fibre termination.
• Polishing and end‑face finishing.
• Fibre optic testing and fault finding.
• Fibre preparation and cable handling.
• Long‑distance cable hauling.

What we offer

• Employment through the Melbourne office with Vic EBA wages.
• Project work across Melbourne, Adelaide and the Northern Territory.
• All travel and living‑away‑from‑home costs covered.
• 3‑week rotational work arrangements.
• Competitive remuneration based on skills and experience.
• Opportunity to work with a leading Australian electrical and communications contractor.