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ANZSCO 342411Updated 2026-01-29
Cabler (Data and Telecommunications)
National shortage level: Strong
ANZSCO 342411OSCA 382331
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 112k
Weekly earnings: AUD 2150
Salary range: AUD 101k-AUD 123k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
31.8%
NSW
24.2%
VIC
20.2%
QLD
Education mix
45.4%
certificate iii/ iv
17.1%
year 12
11.7%
year 10 and below
Role overview
Cablers (Data and Telecommunications) install internal telecommunications and data cabling, equipment and peripherals for computer networks, telephony, cable television and monitored security and fire alarms.
What you do
- • Examines drawings, specifications and work areas to determine positioning and connections for equipment to be installed.
- • Installs cabling for telephone, radio, pay tv and computer transmission.
- • Joins cables and seals sheaths with lead and thermoplastic.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: certificate iii/ iv (45.4%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Examines drawings, specifications and work areas to determine positioning and connections for equipment to be installed.
- • Installs cabling for telephone, radio, pay tv and computer transmission.
- • Joins cables and seals sheaths with lead and thermoplastic.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 2150
Annual median: AUD 112k
Range: AUD 101k-AUD 123k