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ICT Sales Assistants

Information Technology and Communication

Career stats

Weekly pay

$984

Prospects

Medium

Employed in Australia

18,500

Growth

Moderate growth

Overview

ICT Sales Assistants sell computing and telecommunications-related goods and services in retail and wholesale establishments.

Job Titles

mdi-briefcase-variant Telecommunications Field Engineer
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mdi-briefcase-variant Telecommunications Network Planner
mdi-briefcase-variant Telecommunications Technical Officer-Technologist

Job Tasks

This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.

  • installing maintaining repairing and diagnosing malfunctions of microwave telemetry multiplexing satellite and other radio and electromagnetic wave communication systems
  • configuring and integrating network and telecommunications technology with computer software hardware desktops peripherals databases and operating systems
  • developing and recording logs of the details locations and status of inventories parts equipment and instruments and maintaining the documentation of communication policies procedures guidelines and regulations and quality standards
  • providing technical advice and information and monitoring the performance of complex telecommunications networks and equipment
  • planning the development of customer access telecommunications network infrastructure
  • liaising with vendors suppliers service providers and external resources and monitoring contractual obligations and performance delivery
  • providing ongoing operational support in designing optimising troubleshooting diagnosing repairing and resolving of telecommunications network performance malfunctions defects and faults.

Training & Qualifications

Vocational education & training (VET)

  • Certificate in Retail Services
More about VET

Industry

Information Technology and Communication

Do you have a flair for coding in Java, fixing computer bugs and setting up data networks? Or are you into producing compelling web content via slick copy, video and audio production?If you answered yes to either of these questions then you should definitely explore the many career pathways available in the exciting world of Information, Media and Telecommunications.The Information, Media and Telecommunications industry requires people with a diverse range of skills. From those who can drive the technology that controls the storage and dissemination of information, to creative-types, skilled at producing innovative solutions for clients wanting their business to stand out from the crowd. This industry also employs people who have solid interpersonal skills for roles in client sales and support.Just about every organisation requires some kind of information technology facility, therefore working in this industry means the opportunity to gain experience in a variety of enterprises.There are career pathways in data management, games and multimedia design, hardware and software maintenance and support, database design and networking. You could work as an electronics technician, a data communications tradesperson or as website designer. With relevant qualifications and experience you could even manage entire information systems. Check out the list of occupations below.

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