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Senior Communications Technician


Information and Communication Technology Operations; Frontline & Digital Division; People & Assets; Rockhampton

Want to be part of something big, bold and cutting edge? Want to make a meaningful difference within your community? With Queensland Police Service’s Frontline & Digital Division, you’ll join a dynamic team finding innovative solutions which directly contribute to positive community outcomes. The Frontline & Digital Division offers a supportive and people-focused work environment that supports work-life balance and flexible work options at home or at one of our many locations across Queensland.

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Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Technical
Classification TO4
Workplace Location Rockhampton region
Job ad reference QLD/684417/26
Closing date 17-Apr-2026
Job duration
Contact person Geoff Balmain
Contact details Phone: 07 4932 3944
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Your key accountabilities

The core capability requirements for this role are:

• Co-ordinate and provide high-level technical expertise and knowledge in the leadership of teams and contractor staff involved in all aspects of new installations, modifications, and maintenance activities of radio communications networks and terminal equipment, telecommunications systems and specialist electronic systems.
• Timely and accurate coordination and submission of all aspects of maintenance documentation and configuration management processes and standards.
• Lead, co-ordinate and provide human resource support for the planning, supervision and performance management of teams.
• Ensure workgroup compliance with relevant equipment maintenance standards and all appropriate legislative, policy, procedural and quality requirements are applied.

Role Requirements

Mandatory

• Advanced Diploma in Electronics/Communications Engineering or equivalent experience; and
• A current ‘C' class drivers' licence.

Desirable

• Open Cabling Registration with Structured/Coaxial Cable and Optical Fibre endorsements) or a commitment to obtain is to be provided to the panel.

Other

This position is required to:

• Undertake on-call duties, overtime and work outside normal business hours
• Travel intra and inter-state as needed

SFIA Skills

The following technical criteria reflect relevant professional skills and competencies from the Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) Framework relevant to this role:

Level: 4
Skill Code(s)
HSIN: Systems installation/decommissioning

Further information can be found on the SFIA site by searching for the ‘skill' code (e.g. ITMG) and then referring to the skills listed under the applicable ‘level' e.g. level 5

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Further information

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Last updated
2 May 2023

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