Data Center Technician - Australia - Alfredton - On-site

Reboot Monkey; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 78,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development allowance

Certification sponsorship

Job summary

Reboot Monkey in Alfredton, Australia, is seeking a Data Center Technician for a full-time, on-site role to support critical infrastructure at world-class facilities.

You will install and maintain server and network gear, perform cabling, monitor power and cooling, document assets, and collaborate with engineering and operations. Requires 3+ years in data center operations; relevant certifications are preferred. Salary AUD 78,000–98,000 plus benefits, with standard hours and on-call rotation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years data center operations experience
• Strong cabling skills (Cat6/6a, OM3/OM4/OS2 fiber)
• Excellent documentation and communication skills
• Vendor certifications preferred (Dell, HPE, Cisco)

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain server and network equipment
• Perform structured cabling (copper and fiber)
• Execute hardware deployments and decommissions
• Monitor power, cooling, and security systems
• Respond to incidents and troubleshoot
• Maintain accurate asset documentation
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams
• Support capacity planning and upgrades

Skills

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Power distribution

Rack and stack

Tools

DCIM platforms

ITIL practices

Job description

About The Role

Join our team as a Data Center Technician in Alfredton, Australia. This is a full-time, on-site position where you'll support critical infrastructure at world-class data center facilities.

Compensation & Benefits

A$78,000-98,000/year (AUD annual)

Comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development allowance
• Certification sponsorship

Work Schedule

• Full-time permanent position
• Standard business hours with on-call rotation
• Shift differentials for nights/weekends when applicable

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain server and network equipment
• Perform structured cabling (copper and fiber optic)
• Execute hardware deployments and decommissions
• Monitor environmental systems (power, cooling, security)
• Respond to incidents and perform troubleshooting
• Maintain accurate documentation and asset tracking
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams
• Participate in capacity planning and upgrades
• 3+ years data center operations experience
• Expert cabling skills (Cat6/6a, OM3/OM4/OS2 fiber)
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Experience with rack and stack operations
• Understanding of power distribution and UPS systems
• Excellent documentation and communication skills
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in demanding environments
• Data center certifications (CDCP, CDCS, CDCE) - preferred
• Vendor certifications (Dell, HPE, Cisco) - preferred
• Network certifications (CCNA, JNCIA) - preferred
• Experience with DCIM platforms - preferred
• Knowledge of ITIL practices - preferred