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Telecommunications Technical Specialists

Telecommunications Technical Specialists 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.

IT & cyber securityLicensed workANZSCO 3132
$2,286/wkMedian full-time pay
4,031People employed
+14% ▲Growth to 2035
92%Work full time
43Median age
Source: ABS · JSA, 2025-26ABS (Australian Bureau of Statistics) Labour Force via Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA), February 2026; ABS Employee Earnings and Hours May 2025; JSA Employment Projections, May 2025 base. ANZSCO 3132.More about our sources: How we check our facts

What they do

The main tasks of this occupation, from the national occupation standard.

installing, maintaining, repairing and diagnosing malfunctions of microwave, telemetry, multiplexing, satellite and other radio and electromagnetic wave communication systemsconfiguring and integrating network and telecommunications technology with computer software, hardware, desktops, peripherals, databases and operating systemsdeveloping 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 standardsproviding technical advice and information, and monitoring the performance of complex telecommunications networks and equipmentplanning the development of customer access telecommunications network infrastructureliaising with vendors, suppliers, service providers and external resources and monitoring contractual obligations and performance delivery
Source: JSA occupation profileTask list from the Jobs and Skills Australia occupation profile for ANZSCO 3132 (ANZSCO task statements).More about our sources: How we check our facts

The outlook

Room for 500 more people in telecommunications technical specialists by 2035 ▲

The field grew 2.5% in the year to February 2026, adding about 100 workers. Most of the jobs are in NSW and QLD, with VIC third.

Source: JSA · ABS, 2025-26ABS (Australian Bureau of Statistics) Labour Force via Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA), February 2026; ABS Employee Earnings and Hours May 2025; JSA Employment Projections, May 2025 base. ANZSCO 3132.More about our sources: How we check our facts
3.8k2025
4k2030 PROJ.
4.3k2035 PROJ.

Getting in

Most telecommunications technical specialists came through a certificate or diploma. 50% did.

A university degree is rare here: 34% hold one. The trade qualification is the standard way in. These are the nationally recognised courses mapped to this occupation, with the number of registered training providers that offer each one.

Source: JSA · training.gov.auEducation split: JSA (Jobs and Skills Australia) occupation profile, using ABS (Australian Bureau of Statistics) Census data, ANZSCO 3132. Qualification mapping and provider counts: training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, October 2026. Listed providers are current registered training providers (private providers and TAFE institutes).More about our sources: How we check our facts

Nationally recognised training · most offered first

ICT41219Certificate IV

Certificate IV in Telecommunications Engineering Technology

Information and Communications Technology · licensed work.

See 5 providers
11439NATAdvanced Diploma

Advanced Diploma of Telecommunications Data Centre Engineering

See 0 providers
ICT41119Certificate IV

Certificate IV in Telecommunications Network Design

Information and Communications Technology · licensed work.

See 0 providers

Licensed work: several of these courses lead to work that also needs a state or territory licence. Training is the first step; licensing rules are set by each state.

Providers are shown in A-Z order on each course page. A listing is not a recommendation.

Jobs open right now

4,031 Australians do this work. See who is hiring this month.

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Source: ABS · JSA, 2025-26State chart shows people employed, not current job ads. ABS (Australian Bureau of Statistics) Labour Force via Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA), February 2026; ABS Employee Earnings and Hours May 2025; JSA Employment Projections, May 2025 base. ANZSCO 3132.More about our sources: How we check our facts

People employed by state, 2025-26

NSW1.3k
QLD1.2k
VIC0.8k
WA0.4k
TAS0.2k
SA0.1k
NT0.1k
ACT0.1k