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Earn $90,919 per annum, plus 16.4% superannuation (once qualified), while building a technical career in telecommunications, networks, satellite communications and secure Army communications systems.
Be paid to train.
The Australian Army Telecommunications Technician pathway, known in-service as Telecommunications Network Engineering, is a full-time technical role for people interested in IT, networking, telecommunications, cyber-enabled systems, electronics, cabling, routers, switches, radio systems and hands-on technical problem-solving.
You will receive paid military and employment training, with opportunities to develop practical skills that go beyond a standard office IT role.
WHAT YOU COULD WORK WITH
As a Telecommunications Network Engineering soldier, you may work with:- Voice and data switching equipment- Data routers and network equipment- Satellite and radio bearer systems- Line-of-sight and beyond-line-of-sight communications- Encryption devices- Cable systems- Telephony switches and terminals- Field power generation and distribution systems- Hand tools, test equipment, vehicles and trailers
TRAINING AND CAREER PATHWAY
This pathway can develop skills across:- Telecommunications cabling- Bearer systems- Network core operations- Telecommunications network maintenance- Network fault-finding and optimisation- Communications equipment installation and configuration- Secure communications and information assurance- Field-deployable ICT and communications networks
Career progression can take you from Telecommunications Network Signaller through to Team Leader, Supervisor, Planner, Manager and senior Telecommunications Network Engineer roles.
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING
If you already have relevant ICT, networking, telecommunications, cabling or technical qualifications, Recognition of Prior Learning may be considered during the recruitment process.
Existing AQF Level 3 or higher ICT qualifications may support assessment for Telecommunications Technology Qualification recognition.
WHO THIS SUITS
This opportunity may suit people who:
- Enjoy IT, networks, communications or electronics
- Want paid technical training and a structured career
- Are interested in cyber, satellite, radio and data networks
- Like solving technical faults under pressure
- Want practical technical experience in field and operational environments
- Are interested in career progression, leadership and specialist training
BENEFITS
The role includes:
- $90,919 per annum
- 16.4% superannuation
- Paid training
- Free medical and dental care
- Housing support options
- Career progression and on-the-job learning
- Opportunities to work with advanced communications technology
INTERESTED?
If you are interested in Telecommunications Network Engineering with the Australian Army, contact us for an application referral and we can help you take the next step.
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Eligibility Criteria
This position is not open to applicants requiring employer-sponsored visas.
Applicants must be Australian citizens or meet ADF non-citizen eligibility requirements. Under current ADF policy, non-citizen applicants may only be considered if they:
- are citizens of New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Canada or Papua New Guinea;
- are Australian permanent residents living in Australia or holders of a Subclass 444 visa;
- have lived in Australia for at least 12 months immediately prior to applying;
- have not served in a foreign military within the previous two years; and
- are eligible to obtain and maintain the required Australian Government security clearance.
Applicants must also have a checkable background for security vetting purposes. Applications from candidates who do not meet these requirements will not be considered.
Candidates who require visa sponsorship or who do not currently reside in Australia are unlikely to meet the eligibility requirements for this position.
Pay: $60,517.00 – $90,919.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Gym membership
- Health insurance
- Housing allowance
- Life insurance
- Maternity leave
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Travel reimbursement
Work Location: In person
