Background: 

The Telecom Technician is the key liaison for day-to-day operations and application support for all aspects of the Unified communications platform and associated adjuncts. This position is the established hands-on troubleshooter in a telephony environment and includes integration support with local Telecom and Mobile service providers over the FNU WAN network.

This position is responsible for daily monitoring and maintaining the networked telephony system and assuring maximum system uptime, fault resolution, disaster recovery and continued operations planning. Additionally, this position is a focal point for telecommunication systems support and administration. Telecom Technician is required to maintain a high level of confidentiality in all duties and be able to manage a flexible work schedule, including on-call availability.

Person Specification: 

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Computer Science or Information Systems or (Telecommunications / Electronics / Networking) or in relevant field with 2 years of relevant work experience OR Diploma in Electronics, Computer Science or Information Systems or (Telecommunications / Electronics / Networking) or in relevant field with 4 years of relevant work experience.
• Prior experience in Managing and Administering Telecommunications systems and familiarity with working in a University environment with the ability to work effectively with Colleges and Support Divisions.
• Experienced with Structured Cabling Projects and a good understanding of different types of telecommunication cables with valid cabling certifications.
• Must have prior knowledge of doing documentation and conducting user training.

 Desirable:

• Certification on related telephony and structured cabling
• Experience with Postman and Restful API’s
• Certified by reputable IT vendors.
• Experience in managing IT assets.

Salary: FJ$30,720 plus 10% superannuation

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Application Details

All applications are to include:
 
• A letter of application addressing each of the criterion listed under the Person Specification more specifically the Essential and Desirable criteria. This application letter will form the main basis for shortlisting. Failure to provide the application letter will result in your application not being considered. 

• A detailed CV with three referees full contact details (telephone numbers and email addresses). Candidate should state their relationship with each referee (e.g. line manager, former postgraduate supervisor). 

• Copies of academic transcripts and certificates that are of relevance to the qualification requirements of the advertised position.

All applications must be submitted online using the University’s online job applications system which can be accessed at this address: https://careers.fnu.ac.fj .

Applications sent via email or manually for all positions will not be accepted.

Should you have any queries on the advertised opportunity or face difficulty in submitting the application online, please email the following:

1. HR Partner (email ID stated in the advertisement): For any queries regarding the advertised position.
2. hrat@fnu.ac.fj : For any assistance with the online application or technical issues.


Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not been contacted by Fiji National University, then your application has not been successful.

FNU is an equal opportunity employer. Preference is given to applicants holding Fiji citizenship. International applicants may be considered.