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Data Center IT Operations Technician, Data Center Operations

Australia Amazon Approximately AUD $75,000–$110,000 per year, plus potential shift allowances, benefits, and applicable bonuses*
Job Description

This role supports the day-to-day operation of Amazon data centres, maintaining servers, networking equipment, cabling, and related infrastructure. Responsibilities typically include installing and replacing hardware, diagnosing system and connectivity issues, responding to service tickets, documenting work, and following strict security and safety procedures. Candidates are expected to have practical IT, hardware, or data-centre experience, basic knowledge of networking and operating systems, strong troubleshooting ability, and good attention to detail. The role may require working rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, or public holidays, and performing physical tasks such as lifting equipment and working in confined spaces. Clear communication, reliable teamwork, and a willingness to follow detailed operational processes are important.

Company Info

Amazon is a global technology and commerce company best known for its online retail marketplace, logistics network, cloud computing services, digital content, and consumer products. Its Amazon Web Services division operates a large international network of data centres that supports businesses, governments, and developers with computing, storage, databases, networking, and other technology services. Amazon employs people across engineering, operations, fulfilment, customer service, corporate functions, and technical infrastructure. The company is recognised for a fast-paced, metrics-driven working environment and a strong focus on customer experience, operational reliability, workplace safety, and continuous improvement. In Australia, Amazon operates retail, logistics, technology, cloud, and corporate activities, offering opportunities ranging from entry-level operations roles to specialised technical and professional careers.

Destination Guide

Australia offers strong opportunities in data centres, cloud services, telecommunications, mining technology, healthcare IT, cybersecurity, and software. Major technology employment hubs include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Canberra, while data-centre roles may be located in outer metropolitan areas. Australian workplace culture is generally practical, direct, safety-conscious, and collaborative, with emphasis on punctuality and work-life balance. Lifestyle varies from busy city living to coastal, regional, and outdoor-oriented communities; housing costs can be high in Sydney and Melbourne. Eligible skilled professionals may explore employer-sponsored visas, the Temporary Skill Shortage pathway, skilled migration visas, or working-holiday options, depending on nationality and occupation. Applicants should check current requirements with the Australian Department of Home Affairs. Relocating usually requires budgeting for housing, transport, health cover, tax, and initial settlement costs.

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