Telecommunication technology workers are likely to either work as contractors or be embedded in a large telecommunication company.
Telecommunications Trades Workers install, maintain and repair data transmission equipment. There are 22,300 trades workers in employment, and this number is expected to rise to 25,100 by 2020. They are almost all male and 89% of work is full-time. The most common level of education attainment is Certificate III or IV.
Telecommunications Technical Specialists develop, monitor and carry out technical support functions for telecommunications networks and install computer equipment, computer systems and other communication systems. There are 3,300 technical specialists in employment, and this number is expected to rise to 4,000 by 2020. Women make up 9% of the workforce, and most work is full-time. The most common level of education attainment is Certificate III or IV.
Telecommunications Engineering Professionals design, construct, install, service and support telecommunications equipment, systems and facilities. There are 9,600 engineering professionals in employment, and this number is expected to rise to 9.800 by 2020. Women make up 14% of the workforce, and most work is full-time. The most common level of education attainment is Bachelor Degree.
Source: Australian Government Job Outlook Website