Telecommunications Technician

Australian Defence Force; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Defence Force is seeking a Telecommunications Technician to work with expert teams on state-of-the-art systems, delivering vital military communications from the battlefield or the barracks. You’ll operate, maintain and manage radio, fibre optic, microwave and satellite links worldwide, supporting land, cyber and space operations.

With paid training, you’ll gain nationally recognised qualifications and an Open Cabler Registration, preparing you for varied deployments.

Qualifications

• Paid training to develop essential telecommunications skills.
• Nationally recognised qualifications upon completion of training.
• Open Cabler Registration and cabling endorsements upon qualification.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and alter telecommunications systems for Army deployments.
• Plan, design and maintain complex communications systems.
• Assist commanders by delivering vital information via radio and satellite links.
• Ensure Army information services are available wherever needed.

Skills

Radio communications

Telecommunications systems

Field operations

Education

ICT30519 Certificate III in Telecommunications Technology

Job description

As a Telecommunications Technician, you’ll enjoy a unique and varied career working with experts in their fields and state-of-the-art telecommunications systems. As a highly adaptable member of the Army’s advanced information and communication systems team, the signallers, you’ll think on your feet to keep the Army connected, and to keep those connections protected.

You’ll be responsible for delivering vital military communications from the battlefield or the barracks. Operating, maintaining and managing telecommunications systems that aren’t available to your civilian peers, you’ll be responsible for ensuring all radio, fibre optic, microwave and satellite links are available when needed – anywhere in the world. Whether you’re working in the field or from the barracks, you’ll contribute to land, cyber and space operations.

Key Responsibilities

• installing, maintaining and altering telecommunications systems and general equipment for Army deployments in peace, crisis or conflict
• planning, designing, implementing and maintaining complex communications and information systems
• assisting commanders by communicating vital information using radio, fibre optic, information systems, satellite links and more
• ensuring the Army’s information services are available wherever needed.

Skill & Experience

With paid training, you’ll gain all the skills you need to tackle anything this rewarding role throws at you. Plus, you’ll be supported by professional and enthusiastic Army personnel who’ll provide the necessary guidance to ensure you’re prepared.

Following completion of your Initial Employment Training, you’ll receive nationally recognised qualifications. You’ll gain an ICT30519 Certificate III in Telecommunications Technology and become a registered cabler under the Australian Communications and Media Authority customer cabling regulatory requirements. You’ll also receive an Open Cabler Registration licence, which covers cabling endorsements in structured/Cat 5/Cat 6, optical fibre, coaxial, underground and aerial cabling specialisations.

This training and support continues as your career progresses, equipping you with qualifications and a range of skills that will benefit you, wherever your career takes you.