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Security & Citizenship

Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be eligible to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance with the ability to successfully complete an Organisational Suitability Assessment. More information regarding security clearances can be found at .

The Mission - Why This Program, Why Now?

You're joining at the defining moment of one of the most significant technology programmes Australia has ever undertaken. This programme will build and operate the dedicated cloud giving Australia's national security community and its allies the capability to see more, share more, innovate and act faster than ever before.

The architectural decisions being made now – how we structure networking, implement security controls, and automate at scale – will shape how Australia's national security community operates for the next decade. You won't be inheriting someone else's design choices. You'll be making them.

Your Role in This Story

Imagine being the person who keeps the heartbeat of Australia's most critical infrastructure steady and strong. As a Data Centre Engineering Operations Technician, you'll be the front line guardian of the systems that power innovation at national scale — from stand‑by diesel generators and UPS systems to precision cooling and building automation. Every shift you work ensures that thousands of customers maintain uninterrupted access to the services they depend on.

This isn't just maintenance — it's mastery. You'll develop deep expertise across electrical and mechanical systems, troubleshoot complex challenges in real time, and build the kind of hands‑on engineering intuition that takes others a lifetime to develop. You'll work alongside a diverse team of engineers, security experts, and operations leaders who share your passion for excellence and your commitment to keeping the world's most advanced infrastructure running flawlessly.

Your career trajectory here is limitless. Whether you aspire to lead teams, specialise in critical systems design, or shape the future of data centre operations, this role gives you the foundation and the momentum to get there — fast.

Benefits

- Learning & development – AWS training and certification support, access to internal learning platforms.
- Health, income protection and life cover – Amazon subsidises private health insurance premiums, and group salary continuance and life insurance are included at no cost to you.
- Military differential pay launching in Australia – employees taking defence reserve leave may receive up to 52 weeks of military differential pay.
- Employee Assistance Program – Free, confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for you and your family – mental health, financial coaching,



legal questions, and everyday life events.
- Family‑building benefit – Access to Maven for fertility treatment, adoption support, surrogacy, and parenting coaching.
- Amazon Extras & employee discount – cashback and discounts across hundreds of retail, fitness, travel, and lifestyle partners.

Key Job Responsibilities

You'll own the operational excellence of some of the most sophisticated critical infrastructure in the country. Your days will be defined by impact — reviewing and managing routine and corrective maintenance across switchgear, generators, UPS systems, power distribution equipment, chillers, cooling towers, computer room air handlers, and building monitoring systems. You'll establish performance benchmarks, conduct analyses, prepare reports for improvement, contribute to design, implementation, commissioning, and build‑out, and adopt projects that enhance capacity, efficiency, sustainability, and reliability. You must coordinate contractors and vendors, enforce local legislation, and collaborate with business leaders to optimise plant safety, performance, and efficacy.

A Day in the Life

Your alarm goes off and you know today matters. You arrive on‑site and immediately check the building management system – everything's green, but you notice a trend in one of the chiller units that warrants investigation. Mid‑morning you're in the mandatory review of a UPS system, coordinating the team to avert downtime. Lunch follows mandatory meeting with contractors performing switchgear upgrades. Mandatory compliance is mandatory. You prop up mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory

About The Team

We are experiencing rapid growth, so onboarding is dynamic. Recent hires will gain diverse experience across AWS data centres, rotate through various locations during a 6‑12‑month training period, and upon completion will be relocated to a permanent site. Engineering Operations Technicians support building and critical equipment – diesel generators, HVAC and fire suppression systems – and handle the day‑to‑day operations, maintenance, vendor supervision, incident response, and subject‑matter expertise for the facility.

Basic Qualifications

- Knowledge of mechanical systems (mechanical, HVAC systems, controls).
- Valid and active driver’s licence.
- Ability to cover 24/7 shift rotations.

Preferred Qualifications

- Knowledge of concepts and interaction of service management systems (problem and change).
- Degree or technical certification (military or trade school).

Acknowledgement Of Country

In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

IDE Statement

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your recruiting partner.

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📌 Engineering Operations Technician (Melbourne)
🏢 Amazon Web Services (AWS)
📍 Melbourne