Apprentice - Electronics and Communications

Indigeco is partnering with an Indigenous-owned ICT business to recruit a motivated First Nations Apprentice (Electronics and Communications).

This is an exciting opportunity for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander individual looking to kick-start their career in the technology industry while gaining hands-on experience across telecommunications, networking, data cabling and IT infrastructure.

Working alongside experienced technicians, the successful candidate will complete a Certificate III in Electronics and Communications through Sunraysia TAFE while developing practical skills, industry knowledge and a pathway towards becoming a qualified technician.

We are looking for a motivated First Nations apprentice to join our team. You will work alongside experienced technicians while you study a Certificate III at Sunraysia TAFE. You will get hands-on experience across a wide range of technology and build a career in the ICT and communications industry. If this role is something of interest to you, we'd love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

- Data cabling: Running, terminating, testing and labelling copper and fibre cabling
- Switch and IT hardware installation: Installing and patching network switches, racks, routers and other IT hardware.
- CCTV installations: Mounting, cabling and setting up security cameras and recording systems.
- Photocopier installation: Delivering, installing and connecting multifunction printers to customer networks.
- Wi-Fi installations: Installing and configuring wireless access points for reliable coverage.
- Phone system installation and programming: Installing handsets and phone systems and setting up extensions, call flows and features.
- SIP programming: Configuring SIP trunks and VoIP services.
- Mobile coverage and RF installation and programming: Installing and setting up mobile signal boosters,



antennas and RF equipment.
- Install new services for new and existing customers.
- Help maintain and support our managed clients' infrastructure
- Assist with fault finding, troubleshooting and repairs.
- Follow work health and safety procedures on every site.
- Keep job notes, timesheets and documentation accurate and up to date.
- Represent Technado ICT professionally when dealing with customers.
- Attend TAFE whilst completing your study requirements.

Key Requirements

- Driver's licence preferred, or working towards obtaining one (not required for applicants under driving age).
- Willingness to travel to customer sites nationally.
- Able to commit to studying the Certificate III in Electronics and Communications at Sunraysia TAFE.
- Australian working rights.
- Desirable but not required: Year 10–12 completion, prior experience with IT or electrical work.
- Keen interest in technology, electronics, networking or communications.
- Practical and hands-on, and willing to learn.
- Reliable, punctual and well presented.
- Good communicator who can work in a team and follow instructions.
- Comfortable working at heights, in ceilings and in a range of site conditions.
- Problem solver with good attention to detail.

What We Offer

- Paid apprenticeship with a nationally recognised qualification.
- Any short courses and certificates needed to get you job ready, organised and paid for by Technado ICT.
- On-the-job training with experienced technicians.
- A clear pathway to a qualified technician role.
- Supportive, small-team workplace.
- Add any extras: tools, uniform, phone, vehicle, etc.

Travel

Travel to customer sites is a regular part of this role, and this may include travel anywhere in Australia. Some jobs may require early starts, longer days or overnight stays.

This is an identified position open exclusively to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants.

📌 Apprenticeship - Electronics and Communications (Mildura)
🏢 Indigeco
📍 Mildura