Fibre Technician – Rotational Projects across Melbourne, Adelaide & NT

About the role

Stowe Australia is seeking experienced Fibre Technicians to join its Melbourne office and support a variety of projects in Melbourne, Adelaide and the Northern Territory. Work is organised on a 3‑week rotational basis with all travel and living‑away costs covered.

Key responsibilities

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

Required profile

• Proven experience in fibre splicing, connector assembly and termination.
• Background in construction, communications or infrastructure projects.
• Willingness to work away from home on a rostered basis.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality.
• Current White Card (Construction Induction) and valid driver’s licence.
• ACMA Open Cabling Registration or relevant telecommunications qualifications are highly regarded.
• Desirable: Cert III in Telecommunications or Electrical, experience in remote locations, major communications or defence projects, First Aid, EWP and Working at Heights tickets.

Required skills

• Fibre splicing
• Connector assembly
• Fibre termination and polishing
• End‑face finishing
• Fibre testing and fault finding
• Cable hauling
• White Card (Construction Induction)
• Driver’s licence
• ACMA Open Cabling Registration
• Cert III Telecommunications (or equivalent)
• Cert III Electrical (or equivalent)
• First Aid
• EWP operation
• Working at Heights certification

What we offer

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