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AWS Installation Technician
Electrical Technician | Electronics Technician | Field Service Technician.
Multiple Locations Across Australia | Extensive Travel | National Infrastructure Project
A unique opportunity exists to join a major national rollout program delivering and commissioning Automated Weather Stations (AWS) across Australia.
This role is suited to hands-on technicians who enjoy field work, travel, problem-solving and working with electrical, electronic, communications and telemetry systems in regional and remote locations.
About the Role
As an AWS Installation Technician, you will install, configure, commission and support weather monitoring equipment that forms part of Australia's critical meteorological infrastructure.
Working independently and within deployment teams, you will deliver high-quality installations while ensuring compliance with safety, engineering and data quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Install, configure and commission Automated Weather Stations (AWS)
Conduct site inspections and pre-installation assessments
Perform testing, calibration and commissioning activities
Upgrade, replace and decommission legacy monitoring equipment
Troubleshoot faults and undertake defect rectification
Validate telemetry systems and data quality requirements
Maintain asset, configuration and installation records
Support deployment planning and logistics activities
Liaise with contractors, landholders and stakeholders
Complete installation reports and project documentation




Skills & Experience
Essential
Certificate III in Electronics, Electrical, Communications or related discipline, or equivalent experience
Current Australian Driver Licence
Australian Citizenship
Ability to obtain a Security Clearance
Ability to pass a medical assessment
Current Police Check or willingness to obtain one
Highly Regarded
Field service, maintenance or technical installation experience
Electrical or electronics troubleshooting
Solar power systems
Telemetry and communications networks
Instrumentation and control systems
Commissioning and acceptance testing
Working at Heights certification
Remote First Aid certification
4WD operation and maintenance experience
Locations
Positions are available in:
Adelaide
Brisbane
Cairns
Darwin
Hobart
Melbourne
Perth
Sydney
What's on Offer
National infrastructure project with long-term opportunities
Extensive regional and remote travel
Diverse technical work across Australia
Exposure to electrical, electronics, telemetry and communications systems
Strong team setting with ongoing support and training
Opportunity to contribute to critical weather monitoring infrastructure
Ideal Backgrounds
We welcome applications from:
Electrical Technicians
Electronics Technicians
Field Service Technicians
Communications Technicians
Telecommunications Technicians
Instrumentation Technicians
Commissioning Technicians
Maintenance Technicians
Defence and ex-ADF technical personnel
Remote communications and telemetry specialists
If you're an experienced field technician looking for a role that combines travel, technical challenges and hands-on installation work, we'd love to hear from you.
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