Data Centre Technician: 24/7 Facilities & Hands-On Training

Nextdc Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NEXTDC is seeking an entry-level Data Centre Technician based in Macquarie Park, Sydney. You will join the facilities team and gain hands-on experience with cooling, electrical, cabling, monitoring, and fire systems as part of a 24/7 rotating shift roster (days 7am–7pm, nights 7pm–7am).

The role emphasizes practical facility management, customer service, and on-the-job training to support high-quality technical maintenance. Travel between sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of data centres, data cabling and cable management desired.
• Interest in learning how data centre infrastructure works.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of cabling needs, electrical and data to customer racks and areas.
• Attend to Remote Hands requests.
• Assist with vendor management for maintenance of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ensure facility problems are identified and resolved promptly.
• Monitor building management systems 24/7 and escalate as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Education

TAFE Cert in Telecommunications

Job description

NEXTDC is seeking an entry-level Data Centre Technician based in Macquarie Park, Sydney. You will join the facilities team and gain hands-on experience with cooling, electrical, cabling, monitoring, and fire systems as part of a 24/7 rotating shift roster (days 7am–7pm, nights 7pm–7am).

The role emphasizes practical facility management, customer service, and on-the-job training to support high-quality technical maintenance. Travel between sites may be required.