Radio Technician

Do you want to work for an iconic Western Australian organisation committed to changing lives and making a difference to your community?

For more than 130 years, St John WA has been a cornerstone of support in Western Australia connecting with community through education, training and care.

As a trusted not-for-profit, the organisation's unwavering mission is to serve humanity and build resilient communities which we do through a strong team spirit, camaraderie and the collaboration of all team members – paid and volunteers alike - working together to support wellbeing and health for every Western Australian.

St John WA is powered by team members who have a strong sense of belonging and purpose and combined we are a leader in pre-hospital care and related products with revenue of about $500 million across 17 different services, and a team of 8500 including 3500 paid team members and 5000 volunteer team members.

Last year, we connected with 1.2 million Western Australians including:

• 340,000 people through first aid training, education and engagement,
• 362,000 people who received care close to where they live and work,
• 410,000 received trusted transport and emergency care when they needed it most.

A job to be proud of:

As a Radio Technician with St John WA you will join a proactive and self-motivating team in a modern workshop based in Belmont and maintain the Metropolitan radio network located across all St John ambulances and fleet across 13 sites in the Perth metro area from Mandurah to Quinns rocks and east to Wooroloo (each day will start and finish at Belmont and you will travel to other locations as needed). You will also be part of a complete upgrade to this network which is expected to take place in 2025. This is an opportunity to join a passionate and evolving Not-For-Profit Organisation providing an essential service in your community.

This is a permanent full time role working Monday - Friday 8am - 4.30pm with an hour lunch break.

What you'll do:

• Assist career ambulance employees and volunteers with all radio and communication requirements
• Install, maintain and service VHF, UHF, P25 UHF and Nokia microwave systems and equipment
• Assist installations and decommissioning of radio and communication equipment from vehicles
• Assemble and test systems and equipment and record and document all job faults
• Maintain radio services vehicle in a clean and tidy condition
• Monitor and install current and future technologies i.e. RFID
• Assist the Radio Communications Manager with the planning, development and implementation of all project plans
• Identify and monitor resources to ensure that the project is completed in a timely manner
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders ensuring that their expectations are managed effectively and that any issues are reported back to the Radio Communications Manager
• Provide detailed reports to Radio Communications Manager on request
• Assist the Radio Installer with liaising with St John Staff and Volunteers with the coordination of installation times
• Provide service records that can be used in the development of preventative maintenance programs
• Attend or report on behalf on the Radio Communications Manager or Senior Radio Technician as required
• Assist Radio Communications Manager and Senior Radio Technician with liaising with suppliers to ensure that Fleet and Radio are sourcing the most up to date equipment within budget requirements.
• Participate in the On Call Roster
• The position is Perth Metropolitan base with some occasional country travel

What you'll need:

• Three 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)
• Worked with Simoco, Kyodo, Omnitronics, and Tait P25 radio equipment (desirable)

What's in it for you?

The successful candidate will be offered a supportive and modern working environment within a friendly and professional team along with:

• $550 Health and Wellness reimbursement
• 17.5 per cent annual leave loading
• St John Uniform
• Salary packaging options
• Free emergency ambulance cover
• Free first aid training

Are you ready to change lives?

To apply for this exciting opportunity please select "Apply Now". Applications must include a detailed cover letter outlining your motivations for this position and resume.

Alternatively, if you have any questions please contact Katherine Park on

Applications close 6pm Monday the 3rd of June 2024

St John WA is committed to creating an inclusive environment which provides a sense of belonging and enables a welcoming, diverse, capable and connected workforce who represent the community we serve. Our goal is to ensure people feel safe to be themselves.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, nationalities, abilities, and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, and all other suitable applicants.

Please note that St John will not accept recruitment agency applications for this position.

St John reserves the right to select a shortlist from the applications received. The selection process employed will be at the discretion of St John.

St John may begin the shortlisting process prior to the closing date