24/7 Data Centre Technician - Aboriginal Or Torres Strait Islanders

Nextdc; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NEXTDC is expanding its data centre facilities team in West Footscray, Melbourne. We seek a Trades or Technical individual with a mechanical or electrical background to join our 24/7 Data Centre Technician role within a mission‑critical environment.

On‑the‑job training will bring you up to speed on mechanical systems (CRAC, chillers, HVAC), electrical distribution (UPS, generators, power distribution), cabling, and fire protection.

Qualifications

• Engineering background (Mechanical/Electrical) or Trade Certification.
• Mechanical/HVAC/electrical/building services background.
• Basic data centre & cabling knowledge.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong customer service, communication skills, and proactive attitude.
• Australian Citizenship required to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with vendor management for maintenance of all core mechanical and electrical systems.
• Support 24/7 critical operations through monitoring, maintenance, troubleshooting, and timely incident escalation to meet uptime commitments.
• Attend to Remote Hands requests such as Rack Power ups.
• Collaborate with internal teams and customers to deliver seamless operations and support installations.
• Ensure all visitors and contractors adhere to NEXTDC facility rules.
• Undertaking regular manual handling duties as required.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Communication

Proactive attitude

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering background (Mechanical/Electrical)

Trade Certification

Tools

Data centre cabling knowledge

Job description

Growth continues! We're expanding our hyperscale data centre team in West Footscray. Join the next phase.

We are currently looking for a Trades or Technical individual, ideally with a mechanical or electrical background, to join us in the role of Data Centre Technician working within our facilities team operating on a 24/7 basis.

We highly encourage Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders to apply for this role.

Within this role, we will provide full on-the-job training to bring you up to speed on all aspects of data centre facility management and critical infrastructure. This includes hands‑on exposure to mechanical systems such as cooling infrastructure (CRAC units, chillers, HVAC systems), electrical distribution systems (UPS, Generators, and power distribution equipment), cabling infrastructure, building monitoring systems, and fire protection systems.

Candidates with an electrical, mechanical, or related trade background are encouraged to apply. This role offers the opportunity to apply transferable technical skills within a mission‑critical data centre environment.

The successful candidate will be required to work a 4 – 5 – 5 rotating shift roster with day shifts from 7am - 7pm and night shifts from 7pm - 7am.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Assist with vendor management for maintenance of all core mechanical and electrical systems
• Support 24/7 critical operations through monitoring, maintenance, troubleshooting, and timely incident escalation to meet uptime commitments.
• Attend to Remote Hands requests such as Rack Power ups
• Collaborate with internal teams and customers to deliver seamless operations and support installations.
• Ensure all visitors and contractors adhere to NEXTDC facility rules.
• Undertaking regular manual handling duties as required

This role is not focused on IT but instead centres on hands‑on facility operations, critical plant uptime. The successful candidate will support a range of mechanical, electrical, and facility systems within a mission‑critical environment.

From time to time, during shifts there may be travel between sites as required.

Qualifications

• Engineering background (Mechanical/Electrical) or Trade Certification (desirable)
• Mechanical/HVAC/electrical/building services background (highly regarded)
• Basic data centre & cabling knowledge (desirable)
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
• Strong customer service, communication skills, and proactive attitude
• Australian Citizenship required to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role

Additional Information

• Be part of a fast-growing, future-focused technology company
• Play a key role in supporting AI and digital infrastructure in Australia
• Thrive in a collaborative, inclusive, and values‑driven culture
• Access career development and progression opportunities as we expand

Our mission is to continue building a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents the communities in which we operate.

Make NEXTDC your next move.