Radio Despatcher
OSCA 599936·ANZSCO 599914
4,800
19.5%
52.1%
40 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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Radio Despatcher is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.
Courses linked to this job include Certificate IV in Ambulance Communications (Dispatch), Certificate III in Ambulance Communications (Call-taking), Certificate III in Public Safety (Emergency Communications Centre Operations), and Certificate IV in Traffic Control Room Operations.
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About this career
Provides radio and communications services for the coordination of operational units in transport, courier, emergency, security, rescue and road service organisations.
What they typically do
- Receives and relays radio or telecommunications messages from operational units, customers or the public
- Coordinates communications between operational units
- Records critical information from emergency, routine and administrative calls
- Relays information to enable appropriate resources and personnel to be deployed
- Maintains communication and provides guidance to callers during emergency situations
Where they work
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Radio Despatcher.
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Certificate IV in Ambulance Communications (Dispatch)
HLT41020 · AQF 4 · 7 providers
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Certificate III in Ambulance Communications (Call-taking)
HLT31020 · AQF 3 · 7 providers
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Certificate III in Public Safety (Emergency Communications Centre Operations)
PUA30822 · AQF 3 · 10 providers
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Certificate IV in Traffic Control Room Operations
TLI40521 · AQF 4 · 3 providers
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Certificate IV in Public Safety (Emergency Communications Centre Operations)
PUA40119 · AQF 4 · 3 providers