At NEXTDC we are building the heart of Australia & Asia's high-tech future. We design,buildandoperateworld class, next generation data centres, usingcutting edge, environmentally efficient infrastructure to service the specific requirements of local, international customers.
NEXTDC is an exciting ASX 100-listed technology company, only 16years young andoperating17 data centres across 7 major cities in Australia, with multiple international sites in development to support our customer's digital infrastructure.
At NEXTDC our success depends on the talents of our people, and we foster a culture of continued learning and development. Our culture is built on collaboration and innovation, we are passionate about what we do, and we are committed to our mission to be the leading customer-centric data centre services company.
Where Cloud lives and AIthrives
Job Description
As a Data Centre Technician, you will support the Hyperscale Facility Management team in the day-to-day operation of the data centre, delivering high-quality electrical and mechanical maintenance whilemaintaininga strong focus on safety, uptime, and customer service.
Working within a 24/7 operational environment, you will play a key role in ensuring all critical infrastructure systems aremaintainedto the highest standards and perform reliably.
What you will do:
Assess and manage risks across OH&S;, security, and critical facility systems, ensuring operationsremainwithin the approved NEXTDC risk profile
Apply the NEXTDC Risk Management Framework toidentify, analyse, and mitigate risks, feeding insights back to Engineering to improve design and operations
Ensure best-practice installation of customer infrastructure,



including power monitoring, rack security, and environmental controls
Monitor and diagnose system performance via BMS and related platforms, performing fault finding to minimise MTTR
Support continuous improvement of data hall monitoring (temperature, humidity, alarms, power) alongside Facility Management
Follow all established frameworks, policies, and procedures for safe and compliant facility operations
Promote and support training to ensure compliance with relevant OH&S; legislation and operational standards
Maintain strong working knowledge of critical systems to act as a technical point of reference
Assistwith customer equipment handling, deliveries, and assembly asrequired
Produce operational reports with recommendations to improve performance and reliability
Participate in team activities and ongoing professional development
Engage in regular development discussions aligned with company competency frameworks
Participate in a rotating on-call roster to support 24/7 operations
Supportadditionaltasks as directed by the Facility or Services Manager
What will you need:
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage stakeholder expectations
Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain technical concepts effectively
Strong planning,



organisational, and problem-solving skills
Solid understanding of data centre operations, including rack management, IT installations, cooling, and power systems
Willingness to buildexpertisein high-density power and advanced cooling technologies
Proficient in Microsoft Office, with exposure to BMS and other service platforms desirable
Working knowledge of ITIL principles
Qualifications
3–5 years' experience in a similar role within a data centre or colocation environment (supporting ~2.5MW+ critical IT load in a Tier III or equivalent facility)
Australian Citizenshiprequiredto obtain andmaintainthe necessary security clearance for the role
Recognised trade qualifications and hands-on experience in Electrical or another relevant trade. Applicants with transferable skills from related trades are encouraged to apply.
Proven ability to mentor and support the development of junior team members
Additional Information
Seize this exciting opportunity to join one of Australia's fastest growing companies and play a key contributing role in the future of AI and the digital economy
Join an inclusive,diverseand values-driven working culture
Outstanding opportunities to progress within our company (grow as we grow)
Our mission is to continue building a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents the communities in which we operate.
Make NEXTDC your next move.
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📌 Data Centre Technician (Melbourne)
🏢 Nextdc
📍 Melbourne