Employment Type

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Closing Date

22 Aug 2024 11:59pm

Job Title

Telstra Rigging Telecommunications Trainee - Hobart

Job Summary

Job Description

Kick start you career into one of Australia fastest growing industries and set yourself up with a job for life. 

Australia’s leading Telecommunications organization are looking for energetic, empowered individuals who are looking at becoming leaders of the future at Telstra and the telecommunications industry. The primary role is constructing Telecommunication towers, installation and maintenance of wireless technologies on these towers. 

You will be rewarded with: 

• Nationally Recognized Qualification – Certificate III in telecommunications  
• Paid High Risk Work License (Dogging and Rigging) 
• 1 Year Traineeship 
• Full-time fixed term employment for 1 year with the opportunity for a permanent contract there after 
• Paid full-time wages 
• 4 weeks annual leave per year 
• Certificate III level training provided 
• On-going coaching, support and mentoring from qualified professionals. 
• Receive 30% off Telstra products and services, plus unlock exclusive discounts from over 240 brands and partners. 

About the role 

As a Telstra Rigging Telecommunications Trainee, you will work alongside a mentor offering you on going coaching, support and mentoring during your traineeship. We will build on your current strengths, attributes and values and provide you the technical skills required to start a career in one of Australia’s fastest growing industries.

You will actively participate in a diverse team environment to deliver the optimum customer and commercial outcomes aligned to Telstra’s values and strategy. 

To be considered for the opportunity you will need the following skills & attributes: 

• Ability to follow strict Occupational Health and Safety instructions and practices  
• Ability to work at heights up to or above 100 meters 
• Ability to work and travel away from home 
• Physically fit and healthy to climb and work on towers at heights 
• Ability to undergo pre-employment medical and drug alcohol screening 
• Ability to undertake a police check 
• Professional and polite communication 
• Enjoy working in a team 
• Enjoy working in a team environment 
• Be technically minded  

This offer is a 12-month fixed term contract with opportunity for a permanent contract thereafter.

Qualifications: 

• As a Trainee Rigger you will be provided with Telecommunication Technology Cert III training during the traineeship along with High-Risk Work Licenses. 
• A valid driver’s license.
• No prior qualifications need. 
• Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment undertaken by RTO. 

If this opportunity sounds like a perfect fit for you, we'd encourage you to apply! 

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When you join our team, you become part of a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone is respected, valued and celebrated. We actively seek individuals from various backgrounds, ethnicities, genders and abilities because we know that diversity not only strengthens our team but also enriches our work. We have zero tolerance for harassment of any kind, and we prioritize creating a workplace culture where everyone is safe and can thrive. 

We work flexibly at Telstra. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you. When you apply, you can share your pronouns and / or any reasonable adjustments needed to take part equitably during the recruitment process.