We will assess applications as we receive them for these opportunities and may choose to close this advert early if roles are successfully filled.
About the Opportunity
At PMHC, every employee plays a part in ensuring we work together to achieve positive outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this, we are looking for a dedicated Telemetry Communications Technician who has a strong background in data radio equipment and networks, experience with GeoSCADA and DNP3 protocol, and have a proactive attitude.
On a typical day, this role will be responsible for:
1. Conducting planned and breakdown maintenance across the water and wastewater Communication networks and other council infrastructure as required
2. Installation and commissioning of new projects and project upgrades
3. Supporting and contributing to the rest of the Telemetry team working with instrumentation, PLCs and SCADA systems.
4. Training apprentices in Telemetry communications networks.
5. Climb and work on Communications towers up to 40m across PMHC LGA.
Remuneration and Benefits
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent, 38 hours per week
Salary (exclusive of super): Starting salary of $1,253.50 per week with the opportunity for competency-based progression.
Vehicle: A Tool of Trade Vehicle option is available to the successful candidate along with an on-call allowance, adverse working allowance, tool allowance and sewer choke allowance.
Benefits:
Fortnightly RDO, discounted gym membership, salary packaging options, career development opportunities, PPE provided, annual salary increase set as per the Local Government (State) Award 2023 plus competency-based salary reviews, long service leave after 5 years and employee assistance program.
About the Port Macquarie Hastings Region
Upon commencement, you shall call ‘home’ one of the East Coasts most enviable locations. With access to stunning hinterland, miles of pristine beaches, national parks, playgrounds sporting facilities, restaurants, galleries, theatres and a genuine community feel, the mid-north coast is the perfect location if you enjoy hiking, surfing, camping, fishing, off road exploration, Saturday sports, arts, theatre, food and wine.
Questions?
If you would like to know more about this opportunity or have any questions about the role, please contact Alex McCaffrey, Telemetry Communications Technical Officer on 6581 8158.
Interested in Applying?
Before you apply for the job please read the position description and recruitment selection criteria below.
Selection Criteria
Please complete the application form below and answer the questions which relate to the essential and desirable criteria within the Selection Criteria, then upload a copy of your resume and cover letter.
You may find it helpful to write your response to the questions in a word document then copy/paste this into the application form once you are ready to submit your application.
We will assess applications as we receive them for these opportunities and may choose to close this advert early if roles are successfully filled.
Notes :
Suitable candidates may be placed on a talent pool or eligibility list for future identical, or similar positions for a period of 12 months.
Please upload documents in PDF format.
We often ask our preferred applicants to complete pre-employment checks. This may include: Reference Checks; National Criminal Police Check; Medical Assessment; Qualification Verification; Working with Children Check Verification.
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