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Form of workAbout the role
Be at the forefront of the IT industry, operating cutting-edge technology as part of a team that is always looking towards the future. As a Telecommunications Technician, you’ll become part of the Army’s advanced information and communication systems team, the Signallers. Your collective goal is to keep the Army connected, and to keep those connections protected.
As a Telecommunications Technician, you'll be trained to use high-tech military communications equipment that will set you apart from your civilian industry peers. You'll be working in a variety of conditions so you'll need to be a quick thinker and highly adaptable. Both in the office and on deployment, you'll be responsible for ensuring all radio, fibre optics, microwave, information systems and satellite links are available when needed anywhere in the world.
No two days are the same in this job. From operations out-field to in barracks, you’ll establish and maintain systems to enable telecommunications. Your work will contribute to land, cyber and space operations.
Throughout your time as a Telecommunications Technician you'll be trained to:
- Install, maintain and alter telecommunications systems and general equipment for Army deployments in peace, crisis or conflict
- Plan, design, implement and maintain complex communications and information systems
- Assist commanders to control the battle operation by communicating vital information using radio, fibre optic, information systems, satellite links and more
- Ensure the Army's information services are available wherever needed
The training you'll receive as a Telecommunications Technician is nationally accredited, giving you formal qualifications that are highly sought-after across the wider industry. With opportunities to travel and endless courses to upskill, this is a perfect fit for someone who loves a challenge and is keen to work with state-of-the-art technology.
In-Service Information
This role is known as Telecommunications Network Engineering within the Army.
Employment Category Number (ECN): 665
Employment Category: Combat Support
