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Apprentice Communications Technician

Queensland Police Service
Cairns Full-day Full-time

Description:

Want to be a part of something big, bold and cutting edge? Want to make a meaningful difference within your community? With Queensland Police Service's Frontline & Digital Division, you'll join a dynamic team finding innovative solutions which directly contribute to positive community outcomes. The Frontline & Digital Division offers a supportive and people-focused work environment that supports work-lift balance and flexible work options at home or at one of our many locations across Queensland. We also offer rewarding career development, access to ongoing learning and training opportunities and generous superannuation contributions in addition to advertised salary range. So bring your big ideas, creativity and desire to have a true impact - join the Frontline & Digital Division at Queensland Police Service and unleash your imagination!

The core capability requirements for this role are:

• Assist the Communications Technicians to assemble, test, install, commission and repair voice and data radio communication equipment, computer equipment, telemetry equipment, audio switching equipment and other electronic equipment.
• Undertake instructions for the specification, development, and installation coordination of the QPS and portfolio partner agencies technology network, including the preparation of carrier applications, network diagrams, and site and facility drawings.
• Assist with the analysis and rectification of faults, in the telecommunications systems and facilities, which can include PABX, fixed and mobile telecommunications equipment.
• Assist to undertake the coordination and implementation of new installations and modifications of ICT networks.
• Aid in preparing and maintaining detailed documentation, schedules and drawings pertinent to equipment maintenance, technical facilities and assets.
• Comply with relevant equipment maintenance standards, and ensure all legislative, policy and procedural requirements appropriate to the position are applied.

Role Requirements:

Mandatory -

• Attendance and successful completion of on and off-the-job trade related training (TAFE); and
• Current C class drivers' licence.

Highly Desirable -

• Successful completion of High School Certificate (HSC)

Other -

This position is required to:

• Undertake on-call duties, overtime and work outside normal business hours
• Travel intra and inter-state as needed

SFIA Skills:

The following technical criteria reflect relevant professional skills and competencies from the Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) Framework relevant to this role:
Level: 1
Skill Code(s)
ITOP: IT Infrastructure

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/622129/25

Closing Date: Monday, 10th March 2025

16 Mar 2025;   from: uworkin.com

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