Telecommunications

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Linesworker

Linesworkers install and repair outdoor telecommunications cables, connecting systems like TV and broadband while performing diagnostics and repairs.

Avg yearly income $65,000
Skill level Beginner

Electrical Technician

Electrical Technicians diagnose and repair electrical systems, design new installations, and must possess strong analytical and communication skills.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Advanced

Telecommunications Technician

Telecommunications Technicians install and maintain fibre optic cables and equipment, reading diagrams and testing connections at various locations.

Avg yearly income $84,188
Skill level Beginner

Telecommunications Engineer

A Telecommunications Engineer designs, builds, and repairs communication systems and equipment, requiring strong analytical and teamwork skills.

Avg yearly income $93,600
Skill level Advanced

Junior Telecommunications Technician

Junior Telecommunications Technicians assist in installing and maintaining telecommunications equipment, performing outdoor tasks under supervision.

Avg yearly income $63,648
Skill level Beginner

Telecommunications Trades Assistant

A Telecommunications Trades Assistant installs and maintains data transmission equipment, diagnoses faults, and ensures safety in team settings.

Avg yearly income $72,800
Skill level Beginner

Circuit Board Designer

A Circuit Board Designer creates circuits for telecommunication projects, collaborating with engineers to meet client needs while ensuring precision and efficiency.

Avg yearly income $70,200
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in telecommunications

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
ICT50220

Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Networking)
Online
18 months
$5,999 - $6,026
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cyber Security Specialist Network Administrator Telecommunications Engineer
Communications Engineer Network Analyst Network Manager Network Designer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cyber Security Specialist Network Administrator Telecommunications Engineer Communications Engineer Network Analyst Network Manager Network Designer + 4 more
52882WA

Advanced Diploma of Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Engineering for Oil and Gas Facilities
Online
18 months
$12,112
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Instrumentation Technician Electrical Technician Automation Technician
Substation Technician Electrical and Instrumentation Technician Electrical Designer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Instrumentation Technician Electrical Technician Automation Technician Substation Technician Electrical and Instrumentation Technician Electrical Designer + 3 more
52892WA

Advanced Diploma of Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Engineering in Mining
Online
18 months
$12,112
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Industrial Electrician Control Technician Electrical and Instrumentation Technician
Instrumentation Technician Electrical Technician Automation Technician
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Industrial Electrician Control Technician Electrical and Instrumentation Technician Instrumentation Technician Electrical Technician Automation Technician + 3 more
ICT60220

Advanced Diploma of Information Technology (Telecommunications Network Engineering)
Blended
24 months
$18,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Network Engineer Telecommunications Engineer Network Manager
Network Designer Telecommunications Technician
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Network Engineer Telecommunications Engineer Network Manager Network Designer Telecommunications Technician + 2 more

Undergraduate Certificate in Electrical Engineering
Online
6 months
$4,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Engineering Technician Technical Officer Substation Technician
Instrumentation Technician Telecommunications Technician Draftsperson
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Engineering Technician Technical Officer Substation Technician Instrumentation Technician Telecommunications Technician Draftsperson + 3 more
UEE50220

Diploma of Electrical and Instrumentation
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$8,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Instrumentation Technician Electrical Technician Automation Technician
Electrical and Instrumentation Technician Control Technician
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Instrumentation Technician Electrical Technician Automation Technician Electrical and Instrumentation Technician Control Technician + 2 more
52883WA

Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Electrical Systems)
Online
18 months
$12,112
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Electrical Technician Control Technician Electrical and Instrumentation Technician
Systems Electrician Power Systems Technical Officer Substation Technician Electrical Supervisor
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Electrical Technician Control Technician Electrical and Instrumentation Technician Systems Electrician Power Systems Technical Officer Substation Technician Electrical Supervisor + 4 more

Undergraduate Certificate in Industrial Automation Engineering
Online
6 months
$4,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Automation Technician Engineering Technician Instrumentation Technician
Electrical Technician Manufacturing Technician Apprentice Industrial Designer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Automation Technician Engineering Technician Instrumentation Technician Electrical Technician Manufacturing Technician Apprentice Industrial Designer + 3 more
52894WA

Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Renewable Energy)
Online
24 months
$15,421
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Electrical Technician Power Systems Technical Officer Substation Technician
Engineering Technician
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Electrical Technician Power Systems Technical Officer Substation Technician Engineering Technician + 1 more
52888WA

Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Power Industry)
Online
24 months
$15,421
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Power Systems Technical Officer Substation Technician Engineering Technician
Control Technician Electrical Technician
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Power Systems Technical Officer Substation Technician Engineering Technician Control Technician Electrical Technician + 2 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Earthing and Lightning Protection
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Safety Officer Electrical Engineer Safety Consultant
Risk Consultant Emergency Services Officer (ESO) Maintenance Engineer Electrical Technician
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Safety Officer Electrical Engineer Safety Consultant Risk Consultant Emergency Services Officer (ESO) Maintenance Engineer Electrical Technician + 4 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Electrical Wiring Standards: AS/NZS 3000:2018 (Australia and New Zealand Only)
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Electrical Engineer Electrical Technician EEHA Inspector
Compliance Officer Electrician Electrical Design Engineer Site Supervisor
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Electrical Engineer Electrical Technician EEHA Inspector Compliance Officer Electrician Electrical Design Engineer Site Supervisor + 4 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Operation and Maintenance of Diesel Power Generating Plants
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Operations Coordinator Power Systems Engineer Power Plant Operator
Maintenance Engineer Electrical Technician Plant Engineer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Operations Coordinator Power Systems Engineer Power Plant Operator Maintenance Engineer Electrical Technician Plant Engineer + 3 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Power Distribution
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Electrical Engineer Power Systems Engineer Electrical Technician
Power Systems Technical Officer Power Engineer Substation Technician Safety Officer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Electrical Engineer Power Systems Engineer Electrical Technician Power Systems Technical Officer Power Engineer Substation Technician Safety Officer + 4 more

Professional Certificate of Competency of EMI-EMC, Shielding, Earthing and Noise Reduction Techniques
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Electrical Engineer Telecommunications Engineer Integration Engineer
Product Development Engineer Electronic Engineer Systems Engineer
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Electrical Engineer Telecommunications Engineer Integration Engineer Product Development Engineer Electronic Engineer Systems Engineer + 3 more

Professional Certificate of Competency in Industrial Data Communications
Online
3 months
$1,581
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Network Engineer Automation Engineer SCADA Engineer
Control Systems Engineer Instrumentation Technician Network Administrator Embedded Systems Engineer Telecommunications Technician Integration Engineer
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Network Engineer Automation Engineer SCADA Engineer Control Systems Engineer Instrumentation Technician Network Administrator Embedded Systems Engineer Telecommunications Technician Integration Engineer + 6 more
UEE30420

Certificate III in Data and Voice Communications
Apprenticeship, On Campus, Traineeship
24 - 36 months
$0 - $7,700
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Telecommunications Technician Telecommunications Trades Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Telecommunications Technician Telecommunications Trades Assistant
UEE22020

Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Career Start)
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
2 - 24 months
$0 - $8,583
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Junior Telecommunications Technician Telecommunications Trades Assistant Electrical Trades Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Junior Telecommunications Technician Telecommunications Trades Assistant Electrical Trades Assistant
ICT30519

Certificate III in Telecommunications Technology
Apprenticeship, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $4,850
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Linesworker Junior Telecommunications Technician Telecommunications Trades Assistant
Fibre Optic Technician Fibre Optic Splicer Cable Technician
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Linesworker Junior Telecommunications Technician Telecommunications Trades Assistant Fibre Optic Technician Fibre Optic Splicer Cable Technician + 3 more
ICT30419

Certificate III in Telecommunications Network Build and Operation
On Campus
12 months
$4,850
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Junior Telecommunications Technician Linesworker
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Junior Telecommunications Technician Linesworker
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