The Telecommunications Systems Technician soldier is a member of the Royal Australian Corps of Signals (RA Sigs). The role of the Royal Australian Corps of Signals is to provide communications, information systems and electronic warfare (CISEW) support to the Army and the Australian Defence Force to allow command and control of deployed forces in peace, crisis and conflict on any operation anywhere in the world. Using our unique understanding of the electro-magnetic spectrum, communications systems, information technology and electronic warfare (listening to or interfering with enemy electronic transmissions), the Royal Australian Corps of Signals will enable highly dynamic command and control whilst disrupting that of any adversary. It is a respected and vital part of the Army that is proud of its heritage, operates cutting-edge technology, and always is looking to the future.

On the battlefield, RA Sigs provides commanders with the means of controlling the battle using a number of methods including radio, fibre optic, microwave, information systems and satellite links. By planning, deploying and maintaining robust, scalable, secure local and wide area networks, RA Sigs ensures the Army's information services are available 24/7 anywhere in the world.

The Telecommunications Systems employment category are multi-skilled technical personnel with a broad range of Telecommunications and IT skills, able to install, maintain and alter telecommunications systems and general equipment in Army deployments and some linked network locations in a converging environment. Telecommunications Systems employment category installs, configures, operates, maintains, diagnoses faults, repairs telecommunications, information and cabling systems in support of commanders and their staff. At a senior level they use their extensive training, experience and analytical skills to plan, design, implement, manage and maintain quality control of complex communications and information systems.