Classification:Transport Officer Grade 3 (ACTION)
Salary: $116,379 plus superannuation
Position No: 11757
Directorate: Transport Canberra and City Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 21 June 2024
Contact Officer: Natalie Fleming on ***************@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 2***
Details: An exciting opportunity exists within Transport Canberra in the Bus Operations Communications Centre for a permanent Communications Transport Officer. The Communications Centre is responsible for coordinating the flow of information between Bus Drivers and other stakeholders, both internal and external to Transport Canberra. Communications Transport Officers have the responsibility to make decisions often independently on the management of and resolution of a wide range of incidents, situations or events that affect the bus network daily.
Located in Tuggeranong, the Communications Transport Officer position is designated shift work where weekly hours are subject to a rotating four-week roster which includes some weekend shifts. Daily hours are nominally eight (8) hours between 05:00am and 01:30am the following day. Staff will be required to work additional hours on a regular basis to ensure minimum staffing levels are maintained and operational requirements are met.
Eligibility/Other requirements:
- Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) - Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration (act.gov.au).
- Hold or have the ability to obtain a First Aid Certificate.
- Knowledge of public transport within an omnibus environment is highly desirable.
Notes: An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
How to Apply: Please submit a response to each of the five points (maximum of 350 words per point) listed under the ‘Selection Criteria’ section in the Position Description. Please provide a current Resume/curriculum vitae including two referees.
Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.
Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.
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