Start your career in technology – no experience needed!
In partnership with the Indigenous Defence & Infrastructure Consortium (iDiC), Datacom is offering paid trainee positions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of all ages. Whether you’re new to the workforce or ready for a career change, we’ll provide the training and support you need to succeed.
Please note recruitment will commence in the new year.
About the Role
As a Trainee, you’ll learn on the job, shadow experienced team members, and build your skills in areas like Networks or Tech Support. You’ll start with the basics and grow into more responsibility as you gain confidence.
Some future responsibilities may include:
- Log and track tickets in our system.
- Troubleshoot simple issues using step-by-step guides.
- Escalate complex problems to senior team members.
- Monitor systems for alerts and report issues.
- Install and configure software under supervision.
How We’ll Support You
Alongside Datacom’s training, mentoring, and coaching, you’ll also join the JLB-Yaran Indigenous Development Employment Program (IDEP). This program is designed to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through social and economic development, delivered by experienced veterans and Indigenous professionals.
What’s on Offer
- An 18 month, fixed Term employment agreement (Paid)
- Full training provided – no prior experience required.
- A supportive environment with mentors and resources.
- Opportunities to grow into a long-term career in tech
- Opportunity to work from home as well as form our state-of-the-art offices
- Enrolment in the IDEP Programme and paid travel to Canberra for the annual IDEP conference
- Access to a $5,000 Professional Development grant
Who We’re Looking For
- Motivated learners – curious, committed, and ready for a new challenge.
- Ideally based in NSW, but we’re open to other locations for the right person.
Why join us here at Datacom?
Datacom is one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest suppliers of Information Technology professional services. We have managed to maintain a dynamic, agile, small business feel that is often diluted in larger organisations of our size. It's our people that give Datacom its unique culture and energy that you can feel from the moment you meet with us.
We care about our people and provide a range of perks such as social events, chill-out spaces, remote working, flexi-hours and professional development courses to name a few. You’ll have the opportunity to learn, develop your career, connect and bring your true self to work. You will be recognised and valued for your contributions and be able to do your work in a collegial, flat-structured environment.
We operate at the forefront of technology to help Australia and New Zealand’s largest enterprise organisations explore possibilities and solve their greatest challenges, so you will never run out of interesting new challenges and opportunities.
We want Datacom to be an inclusive and welcoming workplace for everyone and take pride in the steps we have taken and continue to take to make our environment fun and friendly, and our people feel supported.
Requirements
- 18 years +
- Available full-time from February 2026
- Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander heritage
Top Skills
Datacom Sydney, New South Wales, AUS Office
Level 31/1 Denison St, North, Sydney, NSW, Australia, 2060
