Introduction

We are seeking multiple Communications Specialists for permanent and contract opportunities supporting a large underground mining operation in South Australia. These are hands-on positions working across fibre, structured cabling, CCTV, network switches, wireless access points and communications infrastructure on an 8:6 FIFO roster.

What are you going to do 

As a Communications Specialist, you'll be responsible for the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of communications and network infrastructure across an operational underground mine.

This is a hands-on field position where you'll work directly with communications infrastructure, fibre, cabling and network equipment rather than being based behind a desk.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Install, terminate, test and troubleshoot communications cabling.

  • Clean, prepare, terminate and splice fibre optic cables.

  • Diagnose and repair fibre and communications faults.

  • Install and maintain CCTV and camera systems.

  • Install, configure and troubleshoot network switches.

  • Install and support wireless access points.

  • Perform hands-on fault finding across site communications infrastructure.

  • Support fibre, IP networking and wireless communications systems.

  • Carry out preventative maintenance and infrastructure upgrades.

  • Diagnose connectivity, hardware and network issues.

  • Support communications equipment across underground and operational areas.

  • Complete technical documentation and maintenance activities.

  • Work safely within an operational underground mining environment.

Essential skills and knowledge

  • Current cabling licence.

  • Hands-on fibre optic cabling experience.

  • Fibre preparation, termination, testing and splicing.

  • Strong communications fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.

  • CCTV / camera installation experience.

  • Installation and troubleshooting of network switches.

  • Experience installing and supporting wireless access points.

  • Understanding of IP networking and communications infrastructure.

  • Ability to work autonomously in a site-based environment.

  • Strong commitment to safety and quality of work.

Highly Regarded:

  • Underground mining experience.

  • Mining, resources or heavy industrial experience.

  • Cisco switching and networking experience.

  • Wireless or mesh network experience.

  • LTE or TETRA experience.

  • Experience supporting critical operational communications infrastructure.

What we offer 

  • Multiple vacancies available (permanent and contract)

  • Permanent and contract opportunities.

  • 8:6 FIFO roster.

  • Underground mining operation in South Australia.

  • Above-market contract rates.

  • Permanent positions offering base salary + super + FIFO and shift allowances.

  • Hands-on work across fibre, networking, CCTV and wireless infrastructure.

  • Long-term opportunities within a large mining environment.

We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds as we continue to support greater diversity across technical roles within the resources sector.

If you are interested or have any further questions, please email email m.nelson@brunel.net

Closing: 25 October 2026

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Application process & contact

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Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

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