Communications Operator
ANZSCO 342312
1,200
9%
29%
29 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.
About this career
Communications Operators transmit and receive radio messages by use of morse code, voice and radio teletype.
What they typically do
- Sends and receives messages by satellite communication systems, radio, radio telegraph, radio telephone, morse or radio telex.
- Records incoming messages, including navigational and other data, keeping a log of messages sent and received.
- Makes minor repairs to radio equipment or radar.
- Provides a watch on maritime distress frequencies.
- Broadcasts navigational and weather warnings from coastal stations to ships at sea.
- Operates equipment which interconnects with inland service.
States and territories
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Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Communications Operator.
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Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Electrical Systems)
52883WA · AQF 6 · 1 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Power Industry)
52888WA · AQF 6 · 1 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering
UEE62525 · AQF 6 · 2 providers