NEXTDC

Technology

DataCentreTechnician

A$75–105k ~AI est. West Footscray, Victoria, Australia FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Data Centre Technician at NEXTDC. Skills: Data centre operations, Critical infrastructure maintenance, Risk management. Assess and manage risks. Apply Risk Management Framework”

What You'll Achieve.

Minimise MTTR; Improve performance and reliability

Industry & Context.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving skills

Eligibility Requirements

24/7 operational environment, Rotating on-call roster, NV1 Security Clearance

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

3–5 years' experience in data centre or colocation environment, NV1 Security Clearance, Recognised qualifications and hands-on experience in Electrical and/or Telecommunications disciplines, Certificate III in Telecommunications (or equivalent), Proven ability to mentor and support junior team members

Nice to Have

Relevant electrical or telecommunications qualifications, Working knowledge of ITIL principles

What You'll Do.

Assess and manage risks

Apply Risk Management Framework

Ensure best-practice installation

Monitor and diagnose system performance

Perform fault finding

Support continuous improvement

Follow established frameworks

Promote and support training

Maintain working knowledge of critical systems

Assist with customer equipment handling

Produce operational reports

Participate in team activities

Engage in development discussions

Participate in on-call roster

Support additional tasks

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Hyperscale Facility Management team; Engineering team

Communication Scope

Written communication; Verbal communication; Explain technical concepts

Full Job Description

At NEXTDC we are building the heart of Australia’s high-tech future. We design, build and operate world class, next generation data centres, using cutting edge, environmentally efficient infrastructure to service the broad requirements of local and international companies. NEXTDC is an exciting ASX 100-listed technology company, operating 16 data centres across 7 major cities in Australia, with future national and international expansions in planning. At NEXTDC, we know that our success depends on the talents of our people, and we foster a culture of continued learning and development. Our culture is built on collaboration and innovation, we are passionate about what we do, and we are committed to our mission to be the leading customer-centric data centre services company. Where Cloud lives and AI thrives As a Data Centre Technician, you will support the Hyperscale Facility Management team in the day-to-day operation of the data centre, delivering high-quality electrical and mechanical maintenance while maintaining a strong focus on safety, uptime, and customer service. Working within a 24/7 operational environment, you will play a key role in ensuring all critical infrastructure systems are maintained to the highest standards and perform reliably. What you will do: * Assess and manage risks across OH&S, security, and critical facility systems, ensuring operations remain within the approved NEXTDC risk profile * Apply the NEXTDC Risk Management Framework to identify, analyse, and mitigate risks, feeding insights back to Engineering to improve design and operations * Ensure best-practice installation of customer infrastructure, including power monitoring, rack security, and environmental controls * Monitor and diagnose system performance via BMS and related platforms, performing fault finding to minimise MTTR * Support continuous improvement of data hall monitoring (temperature, humidity, alarms, power) alongside Facility Management * Follow all established framework

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