Job Description
Telecommunications/Network
Engineer (Level 3)
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Telecommunications Engineer (Level 3) - GPON/OLT
n Permanent, Full Time
n Onsite - Port Melbourne
n 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.
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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.
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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.
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Key Responsibilities:
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Provide advanced Level 3 technical support, diagnosing and resolving escalated network and customer issues
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Configure and troubleshoot OLT provisioning, PON profile configuration and ONT authentication across GPON/XGS-PON networks
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Design, review and troubleshoot fibre optic networks, including active Ethernet deployments, optical power testing and OTDR interpretation
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Configure and troubleshoot Layer 2 and Layer 3 network infrastructure, including VLANs, DHCP, DNS, NAT and routing
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Work closely with project managers, developers and contractors, providing technical input across design, construction and commissioning stages
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Maintain accurate technical documentation, including network diagrams, configurations and fault investigation reports.
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Key Requirements:
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ICT***** Certificate III in Telecommunications Network Build and Operation, or equivalent telecommunications qualification
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Extensive experience in
telecommunications/network
engineering at a genuine Level 3 standard
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Hands-on experience with GPON, XGS-PON, OLT provisioning and ONT/ONU configuration, not limited to installation or field support
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Solid understanding of IP networking and Layer 2/Layer 3 technologies, including VLANs, DHCP, DNS, NAT, routing and IP addressing
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Experience configuring and troubleshooting switches and routers
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Current Australian driver licence, with the ability to work independently on complex technical problems.
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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