Rail Systems Technician Apprentice (Communications)
Division Name:
Network & Infrastructure
Position No:
Pool Ref 34826
Closing Date:
2025-01-20 8:00 AM
Location:
Perth
Job Type:
Fixed Term - Full Time
Salary:
Please refer to FAQs attached
About the Job
APPRENTICE COMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN Rail Systems Development Program (RSDP)
Looking for a new career?
Love working indoors and outdoors? Want the opportunity to earn whilst you complete a nationally recognised apprenticeship? Check out this fantastic opportunity to get into the growing rail industry, where you will learn how to maintain PTA's communications systems and equipment to the highest standard! About this apprenticeship opportunity - With a commitment to growing and developing our workforce, our Rail Systems Development Program (RSDP) is an opportunity to complete a recognised electronics and communications apprenticeship whilst working on and learning how to conduct routine and breakdown maintenance on PTA's communication systems and equipment across our Perth metropolitan rail network, such as:
PTA Radio and LTE communications including:
UHF Base station, Mobile and Portable Radio equipmentHigh Density Microwave Radio Link SystemComplex interconnected Radio Systems and Control equipmentFuture private LTE (Long-Term Evolution) 4G wireless network to support High Capacity Signalling for digital rail operationsSecurity systems including: CCTV systemsAlarm systemsDAVS (Driver Assistance Video System)Communications Cabling including FibreData communications/transmission systems including:
ModemsPublic Address equipmentPLC, SCADA, and telemetry systemsEarthing & Lightning protection systemsAnalogue & Digital Recording equipmentYou will also undertake a range of on-the-job and off-the-job training.
Upon successful completion of the Program, apprentices will receive a nationally recognised trade qualification (Certificate III Electronics and Communications) and may be eligible for fixed term or permanent Trainee Communications Technician opportunities with the Public Transport Authority of WA.
We currently have four full-time Apprentice Communications Technician Perth-based opportunities available on the Program, which is scheduled to commence in late April 2025.
This is a pool recruitment process where suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments will be made within the next six (6) months.
Offers may be made on a fixed term basis for a period of four years with possible extension and/or permanency.
About you - What do I need to become an Apprentice Communications Technician? This is a great opportunity for people interested in starting a career in the rail industry.
As an Apprentice Communications Technician, you will be:
Mechanically mindedA good communicator and team playerCommitted to safety and have a strong desire to learnAccurate, with good attention to detailAble to use hand and power tools, machinery and equipment and possess sound numeracy and literacy skillsWilling to work shift work (including day, afternoon, and night shifts) and unsociable/irregular hours (including weekends from time to time)Comfortable working at heights and within confined spaces.You will also have: Successfully completed a minimum of Year 10 or equivalentThe Job Description Form, FAQs and Job Information Package provide further details about the duties and selection criteria relevant to this opportunity.
About us - The Public Transport Authority's (PTA) vision is to be recognised as a leader in providing world-class public transport services and solutions.
Our purpose is to provide safe, customer-focused, integrated, and efficient transport services that align with our core values.
At the PTA, we hold five core values dear: safety, respect, recognition, integrity, and sustainability.
These values guide everything we do, ensuring a workplace where safety is paramount, respect is fundamental, achievements are celebrated, integrity is unwavering, and sustainability is integral to our mission.
You can expect - Opportunities to grow through personal development and training career pathways.Health and wellbeing programsSubsidised PPE and spectaclesSupportive team environmentOpportunity to join our Social Club offering savings and benefits all year-roundThese are full time, fixed term positions for a period of four years with the possibility of extension and/or permanency on successful completion of the apprenticeship development program.
Applicants found suitable through this selection process may also be considered for other similar roles and will be placed in a pool from which similar apprenticeship appointments may be made within the next 6 months.
The PTA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Interested and want to know more? Please refer to the attached Job Description Form (JDF) and Job Application Package for full details about the position, including any specific requirements relevant to appointment.
Please contact Ashiq Zaman, Maintenance Superintendent – Communications, on (08) 9326 2399 for more specific information about the role.
Closing time and date - Applications close at 8:00am Monday, 20 January 2025
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