Group
Occupation
314134 Telecommunications Network Designer
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
314134 Telecommunications Network Designer
Plans and designs customer access telecommunications networks, and configures enhancements and expansions.
Alternative title
- Telecommunications Network Planner
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 2: AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience
New Zealand
- Skill Level 2: NZQF Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience
Main tasks
- Conducts surveys and studies to assess the current state of the telecommunications network infrastructure
- Monitors the overall reliability, capacity, and performance of the network
- Analyses data and identifies areas for improvement and expansion in the network
- Formulates strategies and plans for the enhancement of customer access telecommunications network infrastructure
- Creates detailed plans, cost estimates, and budget proposals for network infrastructure projects
- Collaborates with engineers and technicians to plan, design, and implement network infrastructure projects
- Coordinates with local authorities and utility companies to obtain necessary permits and approvals
- Monitors the progress of network infrastructure projects against the specified time and budget
- May troubleshoot equipment or systems issues as appropriate