Telecommunications Technical Specialists

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. Common duties 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 

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.