Copper Technician
Reports to: Field Supervisor
Employment Type: Full Time
Workplace Location: Brisbane, QLD
Who We Are: WV Technologies is an Indigenous-owned, purpose-led company delivering secure and sustainable technology and infrastructure outcomes for government and enterprise clients. We are certified to the highest national standards and provide employment and development opportunities for Indigenous and disadvantaged Australians. Our work combines operational excellence, technical capability, and measurable social impact.
Who You Are: You are a hands-on technician with a solid understanding of legacy FTTN infrastructure and a strong track record of compliance and leadership in field-based operations. You're confident, safety-conscious, and tech-savvy. As the role requires manual handling and outdoor fieldwork, you will need to be physically fit and willing to travel as required within the Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast region.
Role Purpose: WV Technologies is seeking experienced Copper Technicians to support legacy network infrastructure projects. This leadership-oriented field role involves working across large-scale underground telecommunications networks, focusing on scoping, identification, and compliance activities.
Success in this role you will see
• Safe and efficient recovery of copper cables while ensuring minimal disruption to the Telstra and NBN networks
• Scoping and identifying legacy telecommunications infrastructure in the field
• Identifying pair ranges using appropriate tools and network documentation
• Interpreting and working from telco network plans and schematics
• Recording accurate job data via iPad or other digital field reporting systems
• Supporting the safe and efficient achievement of daily work targets
• Leading or supporting a small onsite crew
• Monitor productivity, quality of work, and report performance to Field Supervisor
Skills
• Demonstrated experience in legacy telecommunications network work
• Proficiency in identifying pair ranges and interpreting copper pair maps
• Familiarity with cable jointing or fault-finding processes
• Excellent communication skills and strong attention to safety
• Ability to work independently and in a leadership role within a field environment
• Competent with using iPads and digital work platforms
Qualifications
• Full Work Rights in Australia
• Current and unrestricted Australia’s Driver License
• Current and valid FTTN accreditations
• White Card
• ACM accreditations and ability to follow asbestos management protocols
• National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Pre-employment medical (may be required)
What we care about
• Doing the Right Things for the Right Reasons
• Be Adventurous, Active, Creative and Irrepressible
• Move the Rocks
• See Around Corners
• Be Brave, GSD (Get Stuff Done)
We know our team members are our greatest asset. That’s why we’ve designed an Employee Value Proposition (EVP) focused on recognition, development, and celebration.
Celebrate Milestones
Your birthday and workplace anniversaries are more than dates on the calendar—they're opportunities for us to celebrate you! Expect personalised recognition, surprises, and events to make your special day unforgettable.
Grow and Develop
We’re committed to your professional and personal growth. Enjoy access to continuous training programs, workshops, and certifications to take your career to new heights.
Peer-to-Peer Recognition
A culture of appreciation thrives here. Our peer-to-peer recognition platform ensures your hard work and contributions are acknowledged and celebrated by colleagues at all levels.
Employee Asistance Programme
Your wellbeing matters to us. That’s why we offer a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with LifeSkills Australia for you and your immediate family, giving you access to professional support whenever life gets challenging—at work or at home.
If this sounds like you and would love to join our team, click “apply now” and upload your current CV and cover letter demonstrating your experience!

We’re the First Australians connecting the dots around secure IT asset disposal, the environment, and social impact for supply chain compliance at scale.
We deliver certainty with purpose and are known for doing the right things for the right reasons. As a Supply Nation Registered Social Enterprise, we deliver ESG & Rap outcomes, Indigenous employment, and social procurement for Australian businesses.
When an organisation undertakes I.T. refreshes or disposals, we deliver:
- Data Sanitisation & Destruction certified to Top Secret by NAID AAA and Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF)
- Indigenous & Social Procurement
- Employment of Indigenous people overcoming disadvantage
- Environmental recycling as well as reporting on Greenhouse Gas Emission savings
- Value as we buy your assets from you at market leading rates
In short, we deliver:
- Secure IT Asset Decommissioning
- Social Impact
- Corporate Social Responsibility Outcomes
- Indigenous and Social Procurement
WV Technologies is an award winning Supply Nation registered business and Social Traders certified social enterprise.
We are NAID AAA certified and PSPF endorsed to Top Secret.
ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 and AS/NZS 5377 (eWaste) management certified
Awards & Recognitions
- Registered Supplier of the Year – 2023 Supply Nation Supplier Diversity Awards
- Organisation of the Year – 2023 ACT NAIDOC Awards
- Registered Supplier of the Year finalist – 2022, 2021 Supply Nation Supplier Diversity Awards
- Small Employer of the Year (Gold) – ACT Training Awards (Under 100 employees)
- Small Employer of the Year (Silver) – National Training Awards (Under 100 employees)
- Social Enterprise of the Year finalist – 2020, 2021 Social Traders Awards