Job Description
Telecommunications/NetworkEngineer (Level 3)
Telecommunications Engineer (Level 3) - GPON/OLT
Permanent, Full Time
Onsite - Port Melbourne
Altitude is seeking an experienced Telecommunications Engineer (Level 3) - GPON/OLT for an established Australian telecommunications company specialising in fibre optic infrastructure and managed broadband networks.
The role will support engineering, deployment, commissioning and ongoing management of complex telecommunications infrastructure, including FTTP/FTTB fibre networks, GPON/XGS-PON, OLTs, ONTs, active Ethernet, switching, routing, Wi-Fi and managed broadband services.
This is a hands-on engineering role.
The successful candidate will be able to independently trace a fault through the full network chain, from customer premises through the ONT, fibre, splitter and OLT to the switch, router and carrier, and resolve it without supervision.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide advanced Level 3 technical support, diagnosing and resolving escalated network and customer issues
Configure and troubleshoot OLT provisioning, PON profile configuration and ONT authentication across GPON/XGS-PON networks
Design, review and troubleshoot fibre optic networks, including active Ethernet deployments, optical power testing and OTDR interpretation




Configure and troubleshoot Layer 2 and Layer 3 network infrastructure, including VLANs, DHCP, DNS, NAT and routing
Work closely with project managers, developers and contractors, providing technical input across design, construction and commissioning stages
Maintain accurate technical documentation, including network diagrams, configurations and fault investigation reports.
Key Requirements:
ICT***** Certificate III in Telecommunications Network Build and Operation, or equivalent telecommunications qualification
Extensive experience intelecommunications/networkengineering at a genuine Level 3 standard
Hands-on experience with GPON, XGS-PON, OLT provisioning and ONT/ONU configuration, not limited to installation or field support
Robust understanding of IP networking and Layer 2/Layer 3 technologies, including VLANs, DHCP, DNS, NAT, routing and IP addressing
Experience configuring and troubleshooting switches and routers
Current Australian driver licence, with the ability to work independently on complex technical problems.
Altitude is an equal opportunity employer that actively embraces diversity in its workforce through accurate community representation of gender, culture, thought, and work arrangements.

📌 Telecommunications/Network Engineer (Level 3) (Victoria)
🏢 Altitude Recruitment
📍 Victoria