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Telecommunications Technical Specialists

ANZSCO 3132

Employed

4,000

Part-time share

8%

Female share

10%

Median weekly earnings

$2,286

Median age

43 yrs

Employment outlook

Growing

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

About this career

Telecommunications Technical Specialists develop, monitor and carry out technical support functions for telecommunications networks and install computer equipment, computer systems and microwave, telemetry, multiplexing, satellite and other radio and electromagnetic wave communication systems.

What they typically do

  • Installing, maintaining, repairing and diagnosing malfunctions of microwave, telemetry, multiplexing, satellite and other radio and electromagnetic wave communication systems
  • Configuring and integrating network and telecommunications technology with computer software, hardware, desktops, peripherals, databases and operating systems
  • Developing and recording logs of the details, locations and status of inventories, parts, equipment and instruments and maintaining the documentation of communication policies, procedures, guidelines and regulations, and quality standards
  • Providing technical advice and information, and monitoring the performance of complex telecommunications networks and equipment
  • Planning the development of customer access telecommunications network infrastructure
  • Liaising with vendors, suppliers, service providers and external resources and monitoring contractual obligations and performance delivery
  • Providing ongoing operational support in designing, optimising, troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing and resolving of telecommunications network performance malfunctions, defects and faults

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
29.9%
QLD
28.3%
VIC
18.8%
WA
10.4%
TAS
3.6%
SA
3.4%
NT
2.9%
ACT
2.8%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Telecommunications Technical Specialists.

  • Advanced Diploma of Telecommunications Data Centre Engineering

    11439NAT · AQF 6 · 0 providers

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  • Certificate IV in Telecommunications Engineering Technology

    ICT41219 · AQF 4 · 6 providers

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  • Certificate IV in Telecommunications Network Design

    ICT41119 · AQF 4 · 0 providers

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