Are you an experienced Fibre Optic Splicer or Communications Technician looking for more variety, responsibility and the opportunity to work across some of Western Australia's leading communications projects?
Lightspeed Communications & Electrical is looking for an experienced Communications Technician with strong fibre optic installation, splicing and testing capability to join our Perth-based team.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who takes pride in producing quality work, understands fibre properly, and wants to be part of a team that values doing the job right the first time.
Our work includes a diverse mix of commercial, industrial, government, infrastructure and remote communications projects throughout Perth and regional Western Australia.
The majority of work is Perth-based, with regular opportunities for remote project work, overtime and weekend works for team members who are interested.
What You'll Be Doing
You will work alongside our Operations team and Senior Technicians delivering communications and fibre optic projects from installation through to final testing and handover.
Your responsibilities will include:
Fibre optic cable installation, hauling and pathway works
Fusion splicing of single-mode and multimode fibre
Fibre termination into FOBOTs, enclosures, cabinets and communications racks
OTDR and optical loss testing
Interpreting OTDR traces, test results and fibre loss budgets
Fibre fault finding and network diagnostics
Copper data cabling installation, termination and testing
Reading drawings, fibre schedules and project documentation
Completing accurate job notes, test results, photographs and completion documentation
Working to client specifications, Australian Standards and Lightspeed quality requirements
Identifying defects,



variations and additional works while onsite
Communicating professionally with clients, supervisors and other trades
Participating in toolbox meetings and contributing ideas to improve how we work
What We're Looking For
Ideally, you will have:
Certificate III in Telecommunications or equivalent
Minimum 2 years' experience in telecommunications, fibre optics or a similar technical role
Fibre optic splicing experience
Fibre Optic endorsement
Experience using fibre testing equipment including:
OTDR
LSPM
VFL
Live Fibre Identifier
Ability to interpret OTDR traces and fibre optic loss budgets
Data cabling termination and testing experience
White Card
Current Australian C-Class Driver's Licence – manual preferred
Solid fault-finding and problem-solving ability
Good computer literacy and confidence using digital job management systems
Strong attention to detail and documentation
Excellent customer service and communication skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a close-knit team
Highly Regarded
The following would be advantageous but are not essential:
simPRO experience
EWP licence
Working at Heights
Confined Space Entry
First Aid
High Risk Work Licence
Existing inductions or experience working across major mining and industrial sites including Rio Tinto, BHP, Alcoa or Fortescue
Experience working on government, infrastructure, mining or industrial communications networks




Experience with fibre backbone upgrades, cutovers and live network environments
Why Join Lightspeed?
At Lightspeed, you're not joining a large organisation where you're just another technician.
You'll become part of an experienced communications and electrical team where good technicians are trusted, supported and given opportunities to develop.
We offer:
Full-time, long-term employment
A strong pipeline of communications and fibre projects
Variety across metro, commercial, infrastructure and remote works
Opportunities for overtime and remote project work
Exposure to complex fibre networks and specialist communications projects
Opportunities to expand your technical skills and responsibility
Support from experienced senior technicians and management
A team environment where quality workmanship is recognised
Career progression opportunities for technicians who want to develop into senior technical and leadership roles
We're looking for someone who wants more than simply turning up and pulling cable.
If you take ownership of your work, care about the quality of the finished product and want to build a career in telecommunications, we'd like to hear from you.
Salary
Competitive salary package based on skills and experience.
Additional earning opportunities may be available through overtime, after-hours works and remote project assignments.
Applicants must:
Hold unrestricted Australian working rights
Be available for occasional overtime, weekend and remote works when required
Have reliable transport to attend our Perth operations base and metropolitan worksites
Be capable of meeting client medical, drug and alcohol and site-access requirements where applicable

📌 Fibre Optic Splicer / Communications Technician (Perth)
🏢 Lightspeed Communications and Electrical
📍 Perth