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Technical Officer

A Technical Officer installs and maintains manufacturing equipment, designs new systems, solves problems, and ensures efficient operations.

How do I become a technical officer

Get qualified to work as a technical officer with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

Common questions

In Australia, a full time Technical Officer generally earns $1,500 per week ($70,000 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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This industry has seen a drop in employment numbers in recent years. There are currently 3,300 people working in this profession in Australia, compared to 3,500 five years ago. Technical Officers may find work across all regions of Australia, particularly larger towns and cities.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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A Certificate IV in Engineering is an ideal qualification if you’re planning a career as a Technical Officer. This course will give you the skills to operate, program and maintain a range of manufacturing equipment and machinery. You’ll develop your technical skills in CNC programming including using CAD manufacturing systems and creating 2D drawings and 3D models.

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Technical Officer careers

A Technical Officer installs and maintains equipment and machinery in the manufacturing industry. You might design and develop new manufacturing systems or equipment or perform repairs, adjustments or servicing on existing systems. Technical Officers might respond to problem issues or develop ways to make systems run more efficiently.

Technical Officers should be excellent problem solvers and be able to adapt their skills to suit a range of circumstances. Attention to detail is important and you’ll need to have excellent observational skills. Technical Officers must be able to work well in a team and communicate well with people from a range of backgrounds.