Casual Data Center Technician - Melbourne

Routerstack; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in data center solutions is seeking On-Call Data Center Technicians in Melbourne. This role involves flexible, intermittent work supporting data center operations, including equipment management and troubleshooting. Contractors will receive competitive hourly compensation and training from experienced professionals.

Benefits

Competitive hourly compensation

Travel expenses included

Training and support from experienced team

Exposure to various data center technologies

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Data Center Technician or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of data center equipment and IT hardware.
• Ability to work on an on-call basis.

Responsibilities

• Respond to equipment staging and delivery requests on-call.
• Store and stage IT hardware securely.
• Perform hardware replacements and upgrades.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Adaptability

Education

Experience as a Data Center Technician

Job description

Melbourne, Australia | Posted on 05/16/2025

We are a trusted provider of data center solutions and IT services. We are currently looking for On-Call Data Center Technicians to join us. If you are an experienced technician seeking flexible, intermittent work in equipment management and hands-on technical support, we'd like to hear from you.

Job Summary:

PLEASE NOTE: You will need to be a self employed contractor with an ABN number to be eligible for this work. We are seeking contractors that are available to receive intermittent contract tasks, and are able to invoice for their work.

As an On-Call Data Center Technician, you will be supported by our best-practice training, providing essential support for data center operations on behalf of our clients. You will work on an on-call basis, assisting with equipment storage, staging, hardware deliveries, replacements, and troubleshooting as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• On-call availability to respond to equipment staging and delivery requests.
  
• Safely and securely store and stage IT hardware and equipment.
  
• Ensure accurate and timely delivery of hardware to client sites.
  
• Perform hardware replacements and upgrades in data center environments.
  
• Troubleshoot and diagnose faulty equipment to minimize downtime.
  
• Adhere to safety protocols and best practices in data center operations.
  
• Keep detailed records of equipment movements, issues, and resolutions.
  
• Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient and effective support.
  

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Data Center Technician or in a similar role.
  
• Strong knowledge of data center equipment, IT hardware, and associated technologies.
  
• Ability to work on an on-call basis and respond to urgent requests.
  
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  
• Familiarity with data center safety procedures and protocols.
  
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
  
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing work schedules.
  
• Physical fitness to handle equipment and perform tasks within data center environments.
  
• Competitive compensation on an hourly basis for on-call work, between $40-$60 per hour
  
• Compensation to include travel expenses, parking etc…
  
• Opportunity to gain experience in data center operations.
  
• Training and support from our experienced team.
  
• Exposure to a variety of data center technologies and equipment