On Wednesday 22 April, CDC welcomed a group of over 50 attendees to its first Careers in Critical Infrastructure Information Night at the Brooklyn Data Centre campus. The event provided an opportunity for local community members to step inside a live data centre environment and gain a deeper understanding of how they can contribute to the security and resilience of Australia’s critical infrastructure.
As operators of highly secure, mission critical facilities, CDC maintains strict access, security and safety requirements. This information night was designed as a controlled and purposeful engagement, sharing insights about what happens behind the walls of a data centre, while reinforcing the responsibility involved in operating infrastructure that supports essential services across the country.
A secure look inside national critical infrastructure
The evening gave attendees a practical and realistic insight into working life inside a live data centre, an environment that underpins Australia’s digital economy and national security.
Guests heard directly from CDC employees working across operational roles, gaining insight into:
- How our data centres operate 24/7 to support essential services and national connectivity
- The technical, operational and safety standards required to protect critical infrastructure
- Career pathways into operations, from entry level roles through to experienced technicians, all working within a rigorous, security first environment
Attendees also learned about current and future opportunities at CDC’s Brooklyn and Laverton facilities, and how locally based teams play a vital role in maintaining the reliability, resilience and protection of infrastructure that Australia and New Zealand rely on every day.
Creating secure pathways from the community into critical roles
A key focus of the evening was direct, informed engagement between attendees and CDC team members. Through presentations and structured conversations, guests were able to ask questions, explore potential career pathways and better understand the skills, behaviours and trust required to work in a secure data centre environment.
This engagement helped demystify the sector while reinforcing the importance and responsibility of working in supporting critical infrastructure, showing how people from the local community can contribute to systems that support public sector organisations, industry and the economy nationwide.
Local jobs supporting national resilience
With every new data centre build, CDC creates long term employment opportunities for local communities, from construction through to ongoing operations and maintenance. These roles are a significant contributor to local economies and play a critical role in ensuring Australia has the secure, resilient digital infrastructure it needs to function and grow.
The strong level of interest and engagement on the night reinforced the importance of creating clear, secure pathways into critical infrastructure careers. As CDC continues to expand, initiatives like this help connect local people with trusted roles that support national security, economic resilience and the systems that keep the country running.
The success of the evening was a testament to the CDC staff who contributed their time and expertise, and we thank all attendees who expressed interest.
If you’d like to find out how you can play a part in strengthening the resilience of critical infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand, explore current opportunities on CDC’s careers page.