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Queensland Rail is one of the largest employers in Queensland. Our diverse range of roles and locations mean that we have a unique opportunity to employ dedicated team members from a variety of backgrounds and skill sets.
What Queensland Rail has to offer: • Ability to enhance your telecommunication skills including ongoing professional development opportunities
• Base salary of between $81,000 -101,000 + penalties + generous allowances + 12.75% super (dependent on qualifications & experience)
• Paid training and support to develop your experience
• Strong focus on safety – we 'work safe' every day to ensure everyone goes 'home safe'
Based in Townsville, our Electronic Repair Centre is looking for an experienced Telecommunications Technician to join their team. This role will require you to carry out the installation, maintenance and repair of radio and miscellaneous electronic equipment and report on the performance and condition of the asset to ensure safe and effective operation.
This role will be best suited to a candidate with proven experience in RF (Radio Frequency) systems, and bench repair to component level. Knowledge of and experience in telemetry and remote monitoring equipment will be considered an advantage.
Staff performing this role are frequently part of a team from the Electronic Repair Centre and Install and Maintenance sections performing field maintenance.
There is a considerable amount of travel throughout northern and central Queensland in this role.
About the Role This is fundamentally a test, measure, fault find, repair or replace from component level to module level position.
• Install, maintain and repair radio and miscellaneous electronic equipment to component level in accordance with predefined work programs.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with Workplace Health and Safety (WH&S) requirements and legislative policies.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with technical and operational specification and standards.
• Maintain records and associated documentation relating to asset condition, maintenance programs and costing systems.
• Report on actual work performed against the scheduled maintenance program and equipment performance and condition irregularities.
• Progress the implementation and application of work procedures and practices in pursuit of assuring and continuously improving quality.
About you • Electronics Trade Certificate (similar and comparable qualifications in electronics will be considered).
• Sound knowledge of RF (Radio Frequency) systems and general electronics.
• Experience in electronic bench repair to component level.
• Experience in field maintenance and installation of radio and telemetry equipment.
• Be available for call out/stand by duties, overtime and higher-grade relief as required.
• Work away from home station and travel throughout Queensland as required.
• Undertake further training considered necessary for the effective performance of the duties associated with the position and career development.
If this sounds like it could be the ideal opportunity for you, apply now! Please apply to Telecommunications Technician - Townsville (7653) via our website by clicking onto the "Apply" button by 11:59pm (GMT+10:00 QLD Time) on Monday 3rd of June 2024.
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External applicants applying for roles within Queensland Rail will be subject to Alcohol and Other Drugs pre-employment testing. The recruitment and selection process for this position might require shortlisted applicants to undertake psychometric assessment, pre-employment health assessment and background checks that might also include criminal history and credit checks.
Supporting a Diverse Workforce Queensland Rail is committed to a diverse workforce that is reflective of the customers and communities we serve.
We are inclusive, collaborative, respectful, and value our differences. We are 1TEAM, where everyone belongs.
If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please contact Nancy Sanday via the phone number or email below.
To learn more about this Queensland Rail career opportunity please contact Nancy Sanday with your specific enquiry on ******. Please do not email your application. We can only accept applications received via our website.
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