Employment Type
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Closing Date
28 Apr 2026 11:59pm
Job Title
Rigging Technical Trainee - Melbourne
Job Summary
As a Technical Trainee, you work in line with prescribed operating frameworks and develop your skills whilst gaining valuable hands on industry experience. You demonstrate a passion for technology, excellent customer service skills and a willingness to learn all aspects from our highly experienced IT team. Your role involves assisting in the provision of technical service, solutions and support to the networks, infrastructure, products and services supplied and operated by Telstra, giving you the opportunity to kick start your career in a supportive team environment.
About the role
As a Telstra Rigging Telecommunications Trainee, you will work alongside a mentor offering you ongoing 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.
Qualifications and Requirements
* 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
* Be technically minded
This offer is a 12‐month fixed‐term contract with opportunity for a permanent contract thereafter.
* 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 needed.
* Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment undertaken by an RTO.
Inclusion Matters Here
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 disabilities because we know that diversity not only strengthens our team but also enriches our work.
Must be available to start on 20th of July, 2026.
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