The Fleet, Radio, and Equipment Department at St John WA plays a critical role in ensuring the operational readiness and safety of the organization's statewide vehicle fleet. Comprising a dedicated team of 30 skilled professionals, the department is responsible for managing over 1,000 ambulances and transport vehicles across Western Australia.
Their responsibilities include the full fit-out of vehicles with essential medical and emergency equipment, the installation and maintenance of advanced radio communication systems to support real-time coordination, and the integration of other vital technologies. The team also oversees routine servicing, mechanical repairs, and preventative maintenance to ensure vehicles & medical equipment remain reliable and compliant with safety standard.
About the Role
As a Radio Installer with St John WA you will join a proactive and self-motivating team in a modern workshop based in Belmont and assist with the installation and deinstallation of communications equipment used within the St John Ambulance Fleet.
What You'll Do
* Action installation and deinstallation jobs as per line manager requirements
* Follow vehicle delivery schedule to ensure no disruptions to operational workflows
* Meet KPIs associated with installation and deinstallation of all communication and data equipment
* Assist career ambulance employees and volunteers with system and radio requirements
* Liaise with Metropolitan and Country St John Staff and Volunteers to arrange vehicle installation requirements and coordinate installation times
* Update fleet management system as required
* Maintain the required stock levels of equipment and consumables used in the vehicle installation process
What You'll Need
* Understanding of and experience with radio frequency technologies and communications equipment
* Ability to work autonomously
* Intermediate level of competency in Microsoft Office programs
* Mechanically competent
* Familiar with vehicle 12 Volt electrical systems
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to professionally communicate with different stakeholders
* Knowledge of 3G, 4G, WIFI and satellite forms of communication (desirable)
* Experience with the installation of emergency lights and sirens (desirable)
Benefits
The successful candidate will be offered an interactive and supportive working environment, along with:
* $550 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
We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, nationalities, abilities, and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the LGBTIQ+ community.
St John WA reserves the right to select a shortlist from the applications received. The selection process employed will be at the discretion of St John WA.
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