Datacenter Technician Trainee — 6‑Month Hands-On Ops Path

Amazon Inc.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6‑month contract with coaching

Potential path to permanent role

Career progression

Hardware and cloud environment access

Job summary

Amazon Web Services is seeking a Datacenter IT Technician Trainee (6 months) in Sydney to gain hands-on experience with servers, networking gear, and large-scale infrastructure. You will troubleshoot hardware, learn daily data center operations, and collaborate across DC Operations, Engineering, Logistics and Security.

You’ll be trained to handle racks, servers, and components, document activities, and work within SOPs and SLAs, with a clear path to possible full-time opportunities.

Qualifications

• Genuine curiosity about computer hardware and how large-scale technology works.
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and solve problems hands-on.
• Comfort working both independently and as part of a team.
• Reliability and a safety-first mindset.
• Formal qualifications are helpful but not mandatory; drivers license and own vehicle to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Work hands-on with servers and network equipment, diagnosing and resolving hardware issues.
• Learn the daily operations of a high-density data center from the ground up.
• Collaborate with teams across DC Operations, Engineering, Logistics, Security, and more.
• Handle and track parts, assist with maintenance, and support system repairs.
• Operate independently while staying connected to a supportive team.
• Follow SOPs, document work in ticket systems, and adhere to SLAs.

Skills

Curiosity about hardware

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Safety mindset

Job description

Amazon Web Services is seeking a Datacenter IT Technician Trainee (6 months) in Sydney to gain hands-on experience with servers, networking gear, and large-scale infrastructure. You will troubleshoot hardware, learn daily data center operations, and collaborate across DC Operations, Engineering, Logistics and Security.

You’ll be trained to handle racks, servers, and components, document activities, and work within SOPs and SLAs, with a clear path to possible full-time opportunities.