Telecom Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
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Position: Telecommunications Field Engineer ( Rigger ) – there are 3 skill levels Basic, Intermediate, and Lead Rigger
Rates: Basic $34 - 36.00 per hour, Intermediate $36 – 38 , Lead Rigger $38 – 42 per hour
Position: Telecommunications Field Engineer ( Technician ) – also known as Commissioner in UK/IRL there are 3 skill levels Basis, Intermediate, and Lead Technician
Rates: Basic $32 - 35.00 per hour, Intermediate $34 – 38, Lead Technician $38 – 40 per hour
Position: Telecommunications Project Engineer ( Wireless )
Salaried Role : $90k to 110 depending on experience
Included as part of the package:
Superannuation: 10.0%. This is paid on top of your hourly rate or salary ( pension )
Vehicle: Suitable Site Vehicle will be provided
Allowances: Travelling and Living meal allowances as per the company monetary policy
Accommodation: GRA will provide you with 2/3-weeks fully paid accommodation, with a Hired Vehicle to allow you to get settled in and look for a property. We will assist you with providing a listing of properties and orientation of Melbourne and a guide to the many essential services etc.
Visa: Should you accept this position, we will fund the full cost of your Visa application at a cost to the Business. This is an investment for us and a major commitment to you, we want to make sure before you accept that you are 100% happy with both the position offered and the move to Australia. GRA looks at these opportunities as long-term investment in our people to build the right skills and teams required to deliver Telecom Projects throughout Australia and beyond.
At present any person under 35 from the UK can apply for a working holiday visa for a year and work with ourselves for a year, until we have to apply for a full visa, if they consider staying with the Company/in Australia. Furthermore, all training certification currently valid in the UK will not apply to Australia. We will therefore provide full training for the positions which is a duration of 21 days upon arrival to GRA over a period or 3 months
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £32.00-£70.00 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Melbourne: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: LP1
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Telecom Engineer roles across Global Rail Construction Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £32 - £70 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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