Career

ICT Sales Professionals

Information Technology and Communication

Career stats

Weekly pay

$3,094

Prospects

Low

Employed in Australia

19,900

Growth

Relatively steady

Overview

ICT Sales Professionals manage client accounts and represent companies in selling a range of computer hardware, software, and other ICT goods and services to industrial, business, professional, and other organisations.

Job Titles

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mdi-briefcase-variant Telecommunications Field Engineer
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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)

  • Bachelor or Diploma in Information Technology
  • Bachelor of Business (Management)

 

Short Courses Available

  • Undergraduate Certificate in Data Science
  • Undergraduate Certificate Information and Communication Technology
  • Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence for Business
  • Graduate Certificate in Data Science
  • Graduate Certificate in Information Systems
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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