Technical Communications Officer

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Join an organisation that values your voice empowers your autonomy recognises the strength in diversity and prioritises your well-being while offering attractive remuneration and benefits. Take pride in having a meaningful impact on regional rural and remote communities while being a pivotal player in the energy industrys future.

About the role

We are seeking a Technical Communications Officer to join our Transmission Services Telecommunications Northern team based in Port Macquarie.

If you are a qualified Telecommunications Technician or an Electrical Technician who is interested in branching out into the telecommunications field we strongly encourage you to apply.

An excellent opportunity to join the team that builds operates and maintains Essential Energys expansive telecommunications network across diverse communication technologies.

As a Technical Communications Officer youll be involved in the installation commissioning maintenance and integration of mobile radio microwave radio fibre optics data telephony SCADA protection and Remedial Action Scheme (RAS) telecommunication systems across our network.

Youll also work on supporting infrastructure including DC systems solar power systems telecommunication rooms and more than 170 radio andtelecommunication sites.

While the role is based in Port Macquarie you will be required to travel and work remotely at times with opportunities to contribute to both small and large-scale projects along with routine maintenance tasks across Essential Energys operational footprint.

About you

You have a strong interest in telecommunications and enjoy problemsolving in dynamic operational environments. You bring experience in the installation commissioning maintenance and repair of critical infrastructure along with strong diagnostic faultfinding and repair capabilities. Youre comfortable managing incidents supervising contractors and teams on site and can work effectively both independently and as part of a team. With a sound understanding of computer systems and operational software youre motivated to continually develop your skills and knowledge while following direction and contributing to safe efficient outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Class C drivers licence

• SafeWork general construction induction card (white card)

• Certificate IV in Telecommunications Network Engineering or demonstrated capability through past employment experience and/or relevant qualification/or willingness to obtain

• ACMA open registered cabler (structured optical-fibre co-axial) or willingness to obtain

• Zone substation entry authorisation or willingness to obtain

• Qualified and authorised to work at heights or willingness to obtain

Desirable:

• Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

• First aid certificate

Why Join Transmission Services Telecommunications Northern

Its an opportunity to join a small collaborative team and benefit from mentoring to support your progression as a Technical Communications Officer.

Why Essential Energy

We offer competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience and 16.5% superannuation.

Essential Energy provides employees with a broad range of employee benefits including relocation assistance health and wellbeing programs and various discounts through our corporate partnerships with organisations such as Optus JB HI FI Mildura Health Fund and nib. For more information on our benefits please visit theemployee benefits page.

We are proud to be recognised as aWORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women.

An energy network doesnt just keep the lights on its a living network that needs to adapt to new and emerging energy generation technologies while still meeting the energy needs of customers.

It requires innovation commitment and collaboration to bring people together to solve the energy delivery challenges of the modern world.

Your potential will be realised and youll feel a real sense of purpose and satisfaction knowing you have a pivot role to play in delivering the energy of the future to the people who need it today.

For further information please contactDamian Hall Zone Substation Field Manager on.

Applications close on Monday 13 April 2026 11:55pm.

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Essential Energy is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages applicants to apply regardless of gender age ethnicity sexual orientation or disability.

As an organisation our aim is to champion inclusivity in the workplace and celebrate the difference in all our employees.

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