Radio Technical Officer (5 Positions)
Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2007 9:37 am
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Western Australia Police
Corporate Programs and Development Portfolio
Communications Infrastructure Program
Radio and Electronics Services
Radio Technical Officer (5 Positions)
101941, 204762, 207008, 207009 & 207603
Level 4, $54,510 - $57,609 pa (PSGA)
EXCELLENT VARIETY AND INTRA-STATE TRAVEL
EXCELLENT WORKING CONDITIONS
EXCELLENT LONG TERM SECURITY
The Radio & Electronic Services Unit (RESU) are responsible for the complete WAPOL radio network. This role performs all manner of technical work in the planning, testing, installation, modification, maintenance and trouble-shooting of the two-way radio transmitters and receivers in both the fixed and mobile radio environment.
Any candidate must be capable of displaying innovation in problem solving, showing initiative to find suitable solutions to problems, assessing options before implementing solutions and evaluating procedures and devising new solutions.
Opportunities exist to work in the Research & Development and Projects areas of the unit.
The position is based in Maylands, Perth, WA and will offer field trips for planned maintenance and fault repair tasks.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The role of the position is to evaluate, repair and construct complex and varied types of radio communications and ancillary electronic equipment used by WAPOL. The position’s role may include providing staff with training in the operation of High Frequency long-range radios and the resolution of diagnostic radio problems.
As solutions to problems may not be readily available from source documents, the incumbent must be capable of: displaying innovation in problem solving; showing initiative to find suitable solutions to problems; assessing options before implementing solutions; and, evaluating procedures and devising new solutions. The incumbent may also be required to assist other officers to find suitable solutions to radio and associated electronic problems.
Contacts within WAPOL include the Communications Division (TOPS), the Tactical Response Group, the State Intelligence Portfolio and the Forensic Division.
External contacts of the position include the Department for Planning & Infrastructure, the Department of Fisheries, the Fire and Emergency Services Authority, the Water Corporation, the Department of Environment and Conservation, Western Power, St. John Ambulance Australia, various telecommunications agencies and other private enterprises.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Applicants are asked to address the following nominated criteria only;
Ability to diagnose and repair faults in a wide range of electronic equipment and radio network systems in a practical environment.
Knowledge of and experience in land mobile radio communications equipment and Spectrum Management regulations.
Ability to meet strict deadlines and comply with accepted quality assurance procedures with minimal direct supervision.
Please note: For applicants who are short listed, the remaining selection criteria listed in the Position Description Form will be assessed at some stage during the selection process.
Western Australia Police
Corporate Programs and Development Portfolio
Communications Infrastructure Program
Radio and Electronics Services
Radio Technical Officer (5 Positions)
101941, 204762, 207008, 207009 & 207603
Level 4, $54,510 - $57,609 pa (PSGA)
EXCELLENT VARIETY AND INTRA-STATE TRAVEL
EXCELLENT WORKING CONDITIONS
EXCELLENT LONG TERM SECURITY
The Radio & Electronic Services Unit (RESU) are responsible for the complete WAPOL radio network. This role performs all manner of technical work in the planning, testing, installation, modification, maintenance and trouble-shooting of the two-way radio transmitters and receivers in both the fixed and mobile radio environment.
Any candidate must be capable of displaying innovation in problem solving, showing initiative to find suitable solutions to problems, assessing options before implementing solutions and evaluating procedures and devising new solutions.
Opportunities exist to work in the Research & Development and Projects areas of the unit.
The position is based in Maylands, Perth, WA and will offer field trips for planned maintenance and fault repair tasks.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The role of the position is to evaluate, repair and construct complex and varied types of radio communications and ancillary electronic equipment used by WAPOL. The position’s role may include providing staff with training in the operation of High Frequency long-range radios and the resolution of diagnostic radio problems.
As solutions to problems may not be readily available from source documents, the incumbent must be capable of: displaying innovation in problem solving; showing initiative to find suitable solutions to problems; assessing options before implementing solutions; and, evaluating procedures and devising new solutions. The incumbent may also be required to assist other officers to find suitable solutions to radio and associated electronic problems.
Contacts within WAPOL include the Communications Division (TOPS), the Tactical Response Group, the State Intelligence Portfolio and the Forensic Division.
External contacts of the position include the Department for Planning & Infrastructure, the Department of Fisheries, the Fire and Emergency Services Authority, the Water Corporation, the Department of Environment and Conservation, Western Power, St. John Ambulance Australia, various telecommunications agencies and other private enterprises.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Applicants are asked to address the following nominated criteria only;
Ability to diagnose and repair faults in a wide range of electronic equipment and radio network systems in a practical environment.
Knowledge of and experience in land mobile radio communications equipment and Spectrum Management regulations.
Ability to meet strict deadlines and comply with accepted quality assurance procedures with minimal direct supervision.
Please note: For applicants who are short listed, the remaining selection criteria listed in the Position Description Form will be assessed at some stage during the selection process.
