Shoalhaven City Council

Communications Technician

About the Role
Join our passionate Shoalhaven Water team on a permanent basis, working 38 hours per week. In this role, you will manage, coordinate, and execute multiple security and communications projects of varying complexity. You will collect customer information to evaluate and coordinate resources, design and oversee project installations within budget, and ensure maintenance processes meet Council and customer standards.

Reporting directly to the Coordinator - Communications, other responsibilities of this role include:

• Installation and maintenance of Councils Communications equipment, including working at heights on communication towers and poles
• Coordinate and complete multiple security/communications projects which all require:
  • Assessment, allocation, and coordination of resources to meet customer needs
  • Design of, planning and oversight of the project installation within agreed budget and time constraints
  • Development of new equipment maintenance processes to meet customer needs
• Provide design, installation, maintenance, and repair services for a wide variety of communication systems and electronic equipment including two-way radio, Microwave and other electronic equipment, installation of cabling to ACMA Industry Registration standards, CCTV and security systems.

*Being available to be on-call and complete reasonable overtime is a requirement of this position*

Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.

The advertised salary is based on the grade of the position, comprising of 4 steps within the range shown. The starting salary is at Step 1 within the grade. Progression through the salary steps shall be based upon the achievement of performance objectives relating to the position.

About You
To be successful in the position, you will have:

• Certificate III or equivalent in Electronics or related field.
• Post trade training in one or more specialist fields (ongoing).
• The following licences / registrations or demonstrated ability to obtain:
• Data Cabling Registration (with Cat 5,6, Coaxial, fibre Optic endorsements).
• Security Licence.
• Rigging Licence.
• Class C Driver's Licence.
• Proof of Australian residency or citizenship.

If you are passionate, collaborative, and have experience in the electronics or communication field, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Join our Shoalhaven Water team and enjoy a fulfilling work environment where your skills and enthusiasm are valued. Apply now and take the next step in your career with us!

How to Apply

Contact: David Warwick - Coordinator - Communications - 02 4429 3804

Applications Close: Monday 2 June 2025 (at midnight)

You will be required to submit an online application by attaching your resume (and cover letter if required) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.

In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement. For tips and more information on how to submit a great application, please visit how to apply on Councils website.

1. At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
2. Please list the relevant qualifications and experience you hold.
3. In your previous positions have you actively participated in WHS practices?
4. Why do you want to work at Shoalhaven City Council?

Applicants who progress to pre-employment checks may be required to undergo a Qualification Check, Work Rights Verification, Reference Checks and Medical (High Risk). Employment is subject to satisfactory outcomes for all required checks.

If you require assistance submitting your application please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 02 4429 3253.

Why Work with Us
The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.

Benefits include:

• 4 weeks annual, 3 weeks sick leave and 2 Health and Wellbeing days per annum
• Option of flexitime for indoor staff
• 9 day fortnight for outdoor staff
• Flexible and remote working arrangements
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance
• Access to financial advice and guidance

**Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies

Shoalhaven City Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Applicants with a disability are encouraged to reach out if they require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment processes to enable them to fairly demonstrate their skills and capabilities to meet the requirements of the job.

Shoalhaven City Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of children and young people and are committed to providing a safe workplace