Field Inspection and Maintenance Assistant - Sydney at Telstra

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Health and Safety, Time Management, Manual Handling, Network Inspection, Asset Maintenance, Customer Service, Team Collaboration

Industry

Telecommunications

Description

Employment Type Fixed Term (Fixed Term) Closing Date 21 Feb 2026 11:59pm Job Title Field Inspection and Maintenance Assistant - Sydney Job Summary As a Simplex Inspection and Maintenance Assistant, you will work without immediate supervision or direction to provide our customers with a great experience by inspecting, servicing, and maintaining Network Assets or other elements of the Telecommunication Network. You demonstrate a passion for health and safety, excellent time management skills and a willingness to learn all aspects of our network assets. Your role involves inspecting and maintaining Telstra physical assets and network infrastructure to ensure the safety of our customers and team members is upheld. Job Description We're an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. Our purpose is to build a connected future so everyone can thrive. We're all about providing the best experience and delivering the best tech on the best network. About the role As a Field Inspection and Maintenance Assistant, you will work without immediate supervision or direction to provide our customers with a great experience by inspecting, servicing, and maintaining Network Assets or other elements of the Telecommunication Network. This is a hands-on role that involves manual handling, including lifting and working outdoors in varying conditions. You must be physically fit to safely and effectively perform these duties. You will actively participate in a diverse team environment to deliver the optimum customer and commercial outcomes aligned to the corporate strategy. We have several positions available around the country. Find the specific locations below. The expectation is to reside in the targeted area or be willing to relocate. This offer is a 12-month fixed term contract with opportunity for a further 12 month fixed term contract extension. What we can offer: Everything from head to toe. From the vehicle, tools, and equipment through to the full uniform, we provide it all. 8-hour shifts, Mon-Fri. Overtime when required. Industry recognised training & unlimited learning. Take part in industry recognised training courses and level up your skills with access to 17,000 on-demand learning programs. Extra perks. Receive 30% off Telstra products and services, plus unlock exclusive discounts from over 240 brands and partners. Plus so much more! Key Responsibilities: Deliver seamless Network rectification and remediation where required. Inspect and maintain Network Assets such as Poles, Payphones, Pits, and Exchange components. Perform manual handling and lifting as part of asset maintenance, cable extraction and repair activities. Ensure work is undertaken in a timely cost-effective manner, work efficiently and at a high standard to meet the performance targets set. Adhere to Health, Safety and Wellbeing standards, our Code of Conduct, our Telstra Values and Corporate policies. Qualifications: You will be required to hold and maintain the relevant and applicable licenses and qualifications to perform this role, as deemed mandatory by regulatory and legal authorities and must also maintain a current driver’s license. A valid car licence An industry white card Traffic management qualifications (beneficial) Current locations in demand: Sydney When you join our team, you become part of a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone is respected, valued, and celebrated. We actively seek individuals from various backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, and abilities because we know that diversity not only strengthens our team but also enriches our work. We have zero tolerance for harassment of any kind, and we prioritise creating a workplace culture where everyone is safe and can thrive. We work flexibly at Telstra, talk to us about what flexibility means to you. When you apply, you can share your pronouns and /or any reasonable adjustments needed to take part equitably during the recruitment process. If this opportunity sounds like a perfect fit for you, we'd encourage you to apply! "As you know, at Telstra we understand the importance of connecting with family and friends over the holiday period and that is what our team is doing right now. Once they have reset and recharged, they will return to review applications from the 6th of January 2026. Thank you so much for your patience during this period of time." We're an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. From our earliest days in the Postmaster General’s Office to the Australian icon we are today, the heart of Telstra has never changed. We’ve always been committed to being a great place to work as we make the world a better place too. Working at Telstra, we all have a why. Whether it’s endless career opportunities, an amazing work-life balance or being able to make a difference, we all know why we’re motivated to be our best here. Our people find purpose and pride in being part of Telstra, because we support the things that matter most. We are committed to making it easy for everyone to apply. If you require accessibility support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please send an email to Disability and Accessibility inbox. disabilityandaccessibility@team.telstra.com. In a business as big and diverse as ours, there’s a huge breadth of career paths available. Uncover opportunities, broaden your experience, and discover the many areas of our organization there is to explore. > Explore our teams https://www.telstra.com.au/careers/our-teams

Responsibilities

The Field Inspection and Maintenance Assistant is responsible for inspecting, servicing, and maintaining Network Assets to ensure safety and efficiency. This includes manual handling and working in diverse outdoor conditions.