Job Description

Employment Type Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Closing Date 27 Oct 2025 11:59pm
Job Title Field Delivery Telecommunications Trainee - Townsville
Job Summary

Kick start you career into one of Australia fastest growing industries and set yourself up with a job for life.
Australia's leading Telecommunications organisation are looking for energetic, empowered individuals who have an interest working in one of the most integral parts of our business. Our Field Service team provide on the ground support to homes and business around the country. As a Trainee Field Technician, you will be a friendly face our communities become to recognise as the hero keeping us all connected.
You will be rewarded with:

• 1 Year Full-time paid traineeship.
• Full-time fixed term employment for 1 year with the opportunity for a permanent contract thereafter.
• Vehicle, phone, and tablet provided.
• 4 weeks annual leave per year.
• Nationally recognised qualification.
• Safety equipment (PPE), and tools.
• 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 Field Delivery Telecommunications Trainee, you will work alongside a mentor offering you on going coaching, support and mentoring during your traineeship. You will get hands on training providing our customers with a great experience by activating and assuring telecommunications / technology products and services, in homes and/or business.
You will actively participate in a diverse team environment to deliver the optimum customer and commercial outcomes aligned to Telstra's values and strategy.
We have several positions available around the country. Find the specific locations below. The expectation is to reside in the targeted area or be willing to relocate.
This is a Fixed-term role for 12 months.
To be considered for the opportunity you will need the following skills & attributes:

• Hold a current drivers licence.
• Physically fit for the role.
• The 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 environment.
• Positive attitude and safety-first approach.
• Be technically minded.

Inclusion Matters Here
We're stronger when we reflect the communities we serve. At Telstra - we're committed to creating opportunities for First Nations peoples to pursue thriving careers with Telstra. Some of our Supportive policies include;

• Cultural Leave. Enjoy dedicated cultural leave to participate in significant events -- because your heritage and community connections matter.
• First Nations Employee Representative Group. To provide support, mentoring, foster understanding and strengthen connection with First Nation Australian Communities.

Qualifications:
As a Trainee Technician you will be provided with Telecommunication Technology Cert III training during the traineeship along with relevant certifications and/or licencing for the location you reside in.
No qualifications need.
Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment undertaken by RTO.
? Note:
"Upon submitting your application, you will receive an online assessment that you will need to complete. This assessment is an important part of our selection process, and we encourage you to complete it as soon as possible. Good luck, and we look forward to seeing your results!"
We have zero tolerance for harassment of any kind, and we prioritise 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.
If this opportunity sounds like a perfect fit for you, we'd encourage you to apply!

Skills Required