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Datacom careers

The future at your fingertips

Develop a meaningful career and thrive in technology.

Join one of Australia's top 100 graduate employers, as voted by you.

For years, we’ve helped hundreds of grads develop meaningful careers and thrive in the technology industry. Now, it's your turn to begin your successful journey with us.

Datacom’s Early Careers programme includes a range of career pathways, including work experience, intern, trainee and graduate. Each pathway is tailored to provide meaningful support suited to meet your individual needs and career goals.

We understand that there may be the need for further education beyond school for certain roles, or learning on the job is a perfect way to gain practical skills and knowledge. For that reason, we make sure the right jobs are matched to the right level of experience creating opportunities for a wide range of talent.

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Who are we looking for?

YOU

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IT is all about YOU

If you’re passionate about technology and inspiring communities and customers to be better connected than ever before, we want to hear from you.

You don’t have to be a straight A student. At Datacom, we value attitude, enthusiasm, and curiosity. We’re always looking for people who are eager to learn, grow, and take on new challenges to join our team.

The team you meet during your recruitment process will be by your side throughout your journey, which for some pathways is 12 months. This provides you with a familiar face and on-going support as you find your feet.

How to apply

Datacom has early career opportunities open year-round.

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Gain job-ready skills today.

40% of people surveyed considered a career in IT, but only 5% enrolled in further education specialising in IT*

Explore the possibilities of a career in tech with our free virtual work experience platform.

Our virtual learning platform offers an introduction to a career in tech where you can develop practical skills in the following key tech pathways: 

  • Cloud
  • Digital automation
  • Cybersecurity
  • Software development
  • Service desk

Complete the modules virtually at your own pace and receive a certificate on completion.

*Datacom commissioned study of 1,017 New Zealanders in February 2023 via research agency, Pure Profile.

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Build a future-proof career with service desk

Looking to start a career in tech but unsure where to start? Service desk can be the perfect pathway to kickstart your career. Service desk offers dedicated training, a supportive environment, and access to the tools and resources you need to excel as your experience and expertise grow. 

Starting your career in the service desk means building a strong framework of skills, the perfect combination to take your future career in any direction, including non-technical fields like consulting, project management, and design.

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What a service desk role looks like:

As a service desk agent, you’ll be part of a wider team that work directly with Datacom’s clients to help solve technical issues that arise day-to-day.

Your training will include an introduction to ITIL — a globally used service management framework that helps you identify, troubleshoot, and resolve incidents. A highly valuable and transferrable skill to add to your portfolio.

What do we look for?

  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Enthusiastic collaborator
  • A problem solver
  • A passion for customer service 
  • A keen eye for detail
  • Be driven and motivated
  • An interest in learning and diversifying your skillset
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Datacom’s TalentX community aims to connectinspire and bridge the gap for people in tech. You’ll receive a newsletter every month keeping you across the latest trends, professional development tips, free learning resources and exciting career opportunities.

Powered by Datacom, TalentX is a community for professionals, industry starters, and students to learn more about pursuing a career in tech.

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