Radio Technician – Ambulance Fleet & Communications

St John WA Group; Perth; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness reimbursement

17.5% leave loading

Corporate uniform

Salary packaging and novated leasing

Consumer discounts

Discounts on first aid equipment

Complimentary First Aid Training

Complimentary ambulance cover

Job summary

St John WA seeks a Radio Technician to support the metropolitan radio network across 13 sites in the Perth area. The role is based in Belmont, with on-site work, occasional regional travel, and an on-call roster. Join a not-for-profit health organisation delivering essential community services.

You will install, maintain and repair multiple radio systems, work with RFID and Starlink tech, and coordinate with staff and suppliers to keep equipment in top condition.

Qualifications

• 3 years post-apprenticeship experience or possession of a diploma or relevant qualifications, telecommunications and equivalent trade certificate.
• Demonstrated experience with communicating with internal and external stakeholders, Problem solving and fault diagnosis and report writing
• Knowledge and experience in land mobile communication equipment
• A demonstrated understanding in microwave radio systems
• Knowledge of 3G, 4G, WIFI, PTT and satellite forms of communication (desirable)
• Knowledge of IP Networking and Cisco Router configuration (desirable)
• Worked with Simoco, Kyodo, Omnitronics, and Tait P25 radio equipment (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Provide radio and communications support to ambulance staff and volunteers.
• Install, maintain and repair VHF, UHF, P25 and microwave radio systems.
• Install and decommission radio and communications equipment in vehicles.
• Assemble, test and troubleshoot communications systems and equipment.
• Support emerging technologies, including RFID and Starlink.
• Assist with communications projects, installations and equipment upgrades.
• Liaise with staff, volunteers, suppliers and contractors to coordinate works.
• Maintain accurate service records, fault reports and technical documentation.
• Maintain workshop, tools, equipment and service vehicles to a high standard.
• Participate in the on-call roster and occasional regional travel.

Skills

Radio communications

Stakeholder communication

Fault diagnosis

Report writing

Problem solving

Education

Diploma or relevant qualifications

Post-apprenticeship experience

Tools

Simoco

Kyodo

Omnitronics

Tait P25

Cisco Router configuration

Job description

St John WA seeks a Radio Technician to support the metropolitan radio network across 13 sites in the Perth area. The role is based in Belmont, with on-site work, occasional regional travel, and an on-call roster. Join a not-for-profit health organisation delivering essential community services.

You will install, maintain and repair multiple radio systems, work with RFID and Starlink tech, and coordinate with staff and suppliers to keep equipment in top condition.