Data Centre Technician

Australia Wide Trades Recruitment; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Permanent position

Well established company

Recession proof job

Job summary

Australia Wide Trades Recruitment – Melbourne VIC is seeking a Data Centre Technician to join a small team responsible for daily operations at a critical data centre. The role focuses on monitoring equipment, performing maintenance on electrical and HVAC systems, and coordinating third-party contractors.

A flexible roster including day and night shifts is required. Ideal candidates will have a strong mechanical or electrical background, hands-on experience with complex infrastructure, and

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in mechanical or electrical disciplines.
• Hands-on experience with complex systems and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Monitor critical equipment and instrumentation to ensure correct operation, calibration, and reliability.
• Perform regular maintenance on electrical, HVAC, and backup service systems.
• Supervise and coordinate third-party contractors while completing required reports and documentation.
• Participate in flexible rostering arrangements, including shift work as required.

Skills

Mechanical background

Electrical background

Complex systems experience

Critical environments exposure

Critical power equipment

Generators/UPS

Process-oriented

Communication skills

Job description

Australia Wide Trades Recruitment – Melbourne VIC

Data Centre Technician:

• Work-life balance opportunity
• Permanent position
• Well Established Company
• Recession proof job

The Company:

Is Australia’s leading provider of specialised technical building services for complex, mission-critical facilities. Based on-site at a critical data centre, you will join a small team responsible for daily operations.

The position requirements include but are not limited to:

• Monitor critical equipment and instrumentation to ensure correct operation, calibration, and reliability.
• Perform regular maintenance on electrical, HVAC, and backup service systems.
• Supervise and coordinate third-party contractors while completing required reports and documentation.
• Participate in flexible rostering arrangements, including shift work as required.

To be considered for this role you should ideally possess:

• Strong technical background in mechanical or electrical disciplines, with hands-on experience in complex systems and infrastructure.
• Exposure to critical environments such as military, mining, or petrochemical sites, including work with mission-critical operations.
• Experience with critical power and infrastructure equipment including generators, UPS systems, cooling towers, and associated building services.
• Process-oriented mindset with a solid all-round understanding of building services and operational procedures.
• Strong communication skills combined with a flexible, adaptable approach and the ability to perform effectively under pressure

On Offer:

Rotating day / night shift roster ( 2x 12 hour days followed by 2x 12 hour nights then 4 days off )
Competitive salary up to $165K depending on experience + Super

We request that candidates have full Australian working rights.
The position is subject to a Police Check and a medical assessment, including drug and alcohol screening.