TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNICAL OFFICER OR TECHNOLOGIST

ANZSCO 313214 - Registered Migration Australia




Description

A Telecommunication Technical Officer or Technologist carries out specialised design and support functions in telecommunications engineering including optimisation and performance monitoring of telecommunications networks, diagnosis and repair of faults, and the selection and installation of equipment. In Australia a Telecommunication Technical Officer or Technologist is a Skill Level 2 occupation.

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Group: 3132 Telecommunications Technical Specialists

 

 

 

 

Job Description - Registered Migration Australia

 

The job of a Telecommunication Technical Officer or Technologist is to develop, monitor and carry out technical support functions for telecommunications networks and install computer equipment, computer systems and microwave, telemetry, multiplexing, satellite and other radio and electromagnetic wave communication systems.

 

Tasks

  • installing, maintaining, repairing and diagnosing malfunctions of microwave, telemetry, multiplexing, satellite and other radio and electromagnetic wave communication systems
  • configuring and integrating network and telecommunications technology with computer software, hardware, desktops, peripherals, databases and operating systems
  • developing and recording logs of the details, locations and status of inventories, parts, equipment and instruments and maintaining the documentation of communication policies, procedures, guidelines and regulations, and quality standards
  • providing technical advice and information, and monitoring the performance of complex telecommunications networks and equipment
  • planning the development of customer access telecommunications network infrastructure
  • liaising with vendors, suppliers, service providers and external resources and monitoring contractual obligations and performance delivery
  • providing ongoing operational support in designing, optimising, troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing and resolving of telecommunications network performance malfunctions, defects and faults

 

Skill Level

Most occupations in the Telecommunication Technical Officer or Technologist unit group (Group 3132) have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. 

In Australia: 
AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2) 

In New Zealand: 
NZ Register Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2) 

At least three years of relevant experience and/or relevant vendor certification may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

 

Occupations within the Telecommunication Technical Officer or Technologist Group

 

 

Note: Whilst a similar occupation may appear in the same telecommunication technical officer or technologist group, if not specifically listed in the STSOL or MLTSSL, the ANZSCO description should be used for reference purposes only.

 

English Requirement

 

  • IELTS result with a minimum score of 6 (L, R, W), 7 in speaking and 7 overall;
  • OET result with a minimum grade B in all sections;
  • TOEFL iBT with a minimum score (L:12 R:13 W:21 S:23 overall L93);
  • PTE Academic with a minimum score of 50 (L, R, W), 65 in speaking and 65 overall

Exceptions

  • Australian Graduate exceptions apply in some states/territories
  • Priority Skilled Lists may apply a specific requirement in some states/territories
  • Countries exempt from submitting IELTS or OET include the UK; Canada; New Zealand; US; and Ireland

 

Where mandatory licensing or registration is required you must demonstrate a level of English either sufficient to meet licensing / registration or a minimum IELTS, or equivalent, whichever is higher.

 

 

Assessment Authority

 

  • Telecommunication Technical Officer or Technologist is currently assessed with EA - (Engineers Australia); more info regarding assessment bodies.

 

Average Income

The average salary for a Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist in Australia is $ 120,436 per year. Average Age: Males: Females: Persons: 46.3

Source: www.abs.gov.au (Group 3132) Telecommunications technical specialists - Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2016

 

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