Telecommunications Technical Specialists

Telecommunications Technical Specialists monitor and provide technical support for telecommunications networks. They set up computer equipment and systems, telemetry, multiplexing, satellite and other radio and electromagnetic wave communication systems. Common responsibilities include: 

• set up and integrate network and telecommunications technology with computer software, hardware, desktops, peripherals, databases and operating systems

• diagnose and repair malfunctions of microwave, telemetry, multiplexing, satellite and other radio and electromagnetic wave communication systems

• maintain logs of the details, locations and status of inventories, parts, equipment and instruments 

• keep the documentation of communication policies, procedures, guidelines and regulations, and quality standards

• provide technical advice and information, and monitor the performance of complex telecommunications networks and equipment

• plan the development of customer access telecommunications network infrastructure

• liaise with vendors, suppliers, service providers and external resources and monitoring contractual obligations and performance delivery

Telecommunications Technical Specialists work in most parts of Australia. They primarily work in Information and Media Telecommunications; Professional, Scientific and Technical Services and Construction industries. 

Strong growth is projected in the future. The occupation is projected to generate 4,000 jobs in 2018 to 4,200 by 2023. There are likely to be around 5,000 job vacancies in the next 5 years.

Telecommunications Technical Specialists are required to have a diploma, relevant experience, and registration. 

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Radiocommunications Technicians 

ANZSCO ID 313211

Job Description

Installs, maintains, repairs and diagnoses malfunctions of microwave, telemetry, multiplexing, satellite and other radio and electromagnetic wave communication systems.

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Telecommunications Field Engineer

ANZSCO ID 313212

Job Description

Build and overlook complex telecommunications networks and associated equipment.

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Telecommunications Network Planner

ANZSCO ID 313213

Job Description

Plans the development of customer access telecommunications network infrastructure.

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Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist

ANZSCO ID 313214

Job Description

optimisation of telecommunications networks, repair of faults, and installation of equipment.