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Period of Appointment

Appointment to the role is on a permanent, flexible basis (up to 73.5 hours per fortnight).

Duties

• Responsible for ensuring specialised expertise is effectively applied to provide program delivery outcomes during electrical asset inspections and works associated with;
  • installation, testing, and maintenance of traffic signal infrastructure.
  • installation, testing, and maintenance of Intelligent Traffic System (ITS) assets
  • related assets, systems and equipment to ensure that it meets quality standards.
• Identify traffic signal equipment malfunctions and faults to complex operational/technical problems when required, including identifying traffic flow or congestion issues. Ensure these faults are rectified within KPI parameters.
• Acquire knowledge of specialised management software including SCATS, STREAMS, CCTV and other control systems to monitor road network conditions and traffic signal assets.
• Utilise and constantly update the Traffic Signals Maintenance fault and defect management system Reflect, to respond and rectify reported signal and other asset issues.
• Assume the role of SME (Subject Matter Expert) whilst working closely with Works Coordinator, project managers and other stakeholders to provide clear and authoritative advice and recommendations for complex activities during the design, planning and delivery of complex programmed works.
• Plan, document and coordinate the delivery of structured works for complex traffic signal projects, including the management of various contractors.
• Undertake and complete regular specialised training to ensure currency of knowledge on signal and ITS assets.
• Develop competency in the following:
  • Demonstrate expert knowledge of specialised management software including REFLECT, SCATS, STREAMS, Security Desk and other control systems to monitor and interpret faults on the road network and traffic signal assets.
  • Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of all TSM WHS systems: SWMS, Work instructions and Lucidity.
  • Demonstrate thorough knowledge of Specification 730, 733 and associated drawings. and ensure the department acquires new assets compliant with these specifications and Australian Standards.

Essential Requirements

Evidence of the following must be provided prior to appointment to this role:

• Current Electrical Practitioners Licence
• A current drivers licence.

The person must continue to satisfy the above essential requirements/qualifications throughout their employment in this role.

Desirable Requirements

• Open Cabler Accreditation and Fibre Endorsement.

Pre-employment Requirements

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this role is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer. 

The following checks are to be conducted.

1. Conviction check in the following conviction areas;

• Crimes of violence
• Serious drug related offences
• Crimes involving dishonesty
• Serious traffic offences. 

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

 Statement of Duties - Senior Electrical Technician (005248).docx

 Statement of Duties - Senior Electrical Technician (005248).pdf

 Advice to applicants.DOCX

 Advice to applicants.pdf

For more information

How to apply

To apply, please provide a one to two page document outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a copy of your current Resumé/CV. 

Online applications are preferred, please click the blue Apply Now button.

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Complete the following application form and email your application to us at recruitment@stategrowth.tas.gov.au

 Application for Employment (Form 201).DOCX

 Application for Employment (Form 201).pdf