Radio Despatcher
ANZSCO 599914
3,600
24%
69%
39 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Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy.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
Radio Despatchers provide radio and communications services for the coordination of operational units in transport, courier, military, emergency, security, rescue and road service organisations.
What they typically do
- Monitors radio frequencies including vhf, hf, channel 16 and other emergency frequencies.
- Sends and receives messages.
- Maintains a log of messages sent and received.
- Broadcast weather reports and warnings.
- Answers queries.
- Listens for and answers distress calls.
- Works with emergency to find and locate vessels and other persons using radio distress signals.
- Monitors equipment and may undertake minor repairs as required.
- May set up telecommunication equipment.
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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