Technology Communication Technician

Liontown Resources Limited

Technology Communication Technician at Liontown Resources, supporting IT and operational communications systems. Hands-on role managing site technology faults across surface and underground environments.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeKathleen • 🇦🇺 AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the first point of contact for site technology faults and escalations, responding to and resolving incidents impacting site operations
Assist central IT teams with diagnostics, changes, and system improvements, as well as BAU end user device support
Maintain and troubleshoot site IT/OT infrastructure including LAN, WAN, and Wi-Fi networks, switches, routers, access points, endpoints, servers, and workstations
Install, configure, maintain, and fault-find surface and underground communications systems, including VHF/UHF analogue and digital radio networks (DMR, TETRA), private LTE or site wireless, repeaters, and base stations, along with RF testing, signal analysis, coverage verification, antenna optimisation, and microwave and point-to-point backhaul
Support structured cabling and fibre-optic infrastructure (fibre testing, basic splicing and OTDR testing, and copper and Ethernet termination), as well as communications power systems (UPS, DC supplies, batteries, and solar-powered remote sites), earthing and lightning protection, and temporary and mobile communications infrastructure
Perform communications tower climbing and elevated work, including antenna, feeder, and coax installation, microwave dish alignment, and inspection of towers and masts — in line with working-at-heights and tower rescue requirements
Support cybersecurity and remote access (firewall, VPN, and secure vendor connectivity), maintain documentation and asset registers, and ensure all work complies with site safety, electrical safety, and RF exposure requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated experience in site-based IT and/or communications support, ideally within mining, heavy industry, or remote operational environments.
Qualifications in Information Technology, Telecommunications, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
Industry certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, CCNA, or equivalent (desirable).
Valid Western Australian C Class driver’s licence.
Certificate III or IV in Electronics and Communications, Telecommunications, or Electrical, or equivalent demonstrated industry experience.
Working at Heights certification (required).
Tower Rescue certification, or willingness to obtain.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent position on an 8:6 roster

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Hard Skills & Tools

troubleshootingLANWANWi-Fi networksVHF/UHF radio networksprivate LTEfibre testingcopper terminationcybersecurityRF testing

Soft Skills

communicationproblem-solvingteam collaborationincident responsedocumentation

Certifications

CompTIA A+Network+CCNACertificate III in Electronics and CommunicationsCertificate IV in TelecommunicationsWorking at Heights certificationTower Rescue certificationWestern Australian C Class driver’s licence