neil32

I've heard read this a few times now thats its WHO you know, thats similar to the way it still works in the UK. If someone you know can get you in for an interview and recommends you that is usually enough.

I think for me to go back to copper line work, it going to be quiet difficult and I am maybe better trying to get something dealing with cisco, either in a NOC environment, helpdesk or in the field. No doubt about it im going to have to get my CCNA to even stand a chance of getting my CV reviewed let along an interview.

The other option is to try and move within my company now and try and get into project work, I have experience of working on projects and with project managers from a spell I did in provisioning work, but choose to go back to a tech role in the NOC to gain a pass in my skills assessment.

The competition in telecoms seems to be strong in the technical field. I always find telecoms job very hard to find in the UK, as a lot of roles are advertised internally.

I very much doubt I could gain experience now in the uk to bridge the gap between what I know and do in telecoms with what IT roles require.....it would also mean a pay drop and starting form the bottom.

neil32

Going to resurrect this post as I am now targeting Melbourne and salaries there. So anyone working in Melbourne please get in touch and have a little read of my original post

Thanks

Buzzy--Bee

Melbourne really is a good place for telecoms. I recommend you approach NBN to start with, currently they are the ones with hiring power.

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neil32

Thanks...had a quick look at NBN

I've spent a bit of time looking on seek, and the salaries are disappointing for anything involving a CCNA or cisco entry level.

Some customer service roles say on a service desk can be just as high, but there does seem to be a lot of project type work, an area I was interested in by decided to stay tech as I could apply for a visa this way.

Is there any project coordinator that can advise me on salaries or roles

Buzzy--Bee

Neil - I am a Project Manager. Project Co-ordinators working for me (large IT company) earn about $55 - 60,000.

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neil32

Thanks for the information, I was seeing salaries of about $55-75...is that pushing it a bit and the figures you quote more likely?

Also what experience are they looking for and do you need a industry qualification like prince 2?

neil32

Need to re-raise this thread again as I am seriously struggling to find my salary requirements in Melbourne

Looking at the following jobs in telecoms, I hope to achieve $75k + super...is this really too high exceptions? So far I would say it is

Field engineer - copper, broadband, fibre
Field engineer - router and switch installs (CCNA)
NOC engineer (CCNA level)
Project Co-ordinators

neil32

How is this market in Brisbane compared to Melbourne?

Looking at the following jobs in telecoms, I hope to achieve $70-75k + super...is this really too high exceptions?

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Field engineer - copper, broadband, fibre
Field engineer - router and switch installs (CCNA)
NOC engineer (CCNA level)
Project Co-ordinators

Buzzy--Bee

I would suggest that the market in Brisbane is considerably smaller than that in Melbourne and would have only a few serious employers and lower salaries. Happy to be corrected by a local there.

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neil32

Thanks Buzzy Bee

Any Brisbane Telecom workers please get in touch

neil32

Changing the Title to target brisbane workers

Anyone know how I change the main title that is displayed on the forum main page?

old.sparkles

You ask a kind mod

neil32

Thank you

neil32

Hi,

Really struggling to find out salaries in Brisbane for these roles and not seeing a lot of roles available.

If any Brisbane Telecoms worker can offer any advice it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Buzzy--Bee

Google "Hays salary survey"

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