THE OPPORTUNITY

Join Radio & Electronic Services (RES) and become part of a specialised team responsible for the communications technology that supports policing operations throughout Western Australia.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded professional looking for varied, hands-on work in a unique operational setting. You will work with a broad range of communications and electronic technologies while gaining experience across metropolitan, regional and remote locations throughout the State.

No two days are the same. From supporting major technology projects and system upgrades to travelling to remote sites, you will have the opportunity to build technical expertise, develop new skills and contribute to technology solutions that directly support frontline policing and community safety.

The position offers opportunities for intrastate travel, ongoing career development and, where operational requirements apply, access to overtime and other applicable allowances and penalty provisions.

As these are ongoing permanent positions, Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents are strongly encouraged to apply.

THE ROLE

As a Communications Technician, you will install, maintain, test, repair and support a range of communications and electronic systems used across WA Police Force operations.

You will undertake fault finding and diagnostics across radio, voice, video and data communications equipment, perform preventative and corrective maintenance activities, support system upgrades and ensure equipment meets operational and performance requirements.

Working closely with colleagues, stakeholders and external service providers, you will contribute to the delivery of reliable communications services by analysing system performance,



resolving technical issues and supporting operational and project-based activities across the State.

ABOUT US The WA Police Force has over 10,000 employees located across the largest policing jurisdiction in the world, with 200 police facilities in 15 policing districts across the State. Our priorities are our people, our partnerships and our performance. We are committed to enforcing the law, preventing crime and managing and coordinating emergencies.

The WA Police Force’s values of Duty, Teamwork, Integrity and Care are an integral part of how we do business. Alignment with our values should be incorporated within your application. Integrity within the WA Police Force means employees are held to a high standard of conduct, both in and outside of work. Further information is available in the Work-Related Requirements component of the position description form.

Work, Health and Safety is vital to WA Police Force operations. We incorporate safety in every part of our business and it is an essential part of our decision-making processes.

The WA Police Force is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal Australians, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency.



The WA Police Force also promotes and supports flexible, family friendly work practices.

We believe all our people are leaders irrespective of their role. We consider this as critical to our success and, to support this, we have adopted Leadership Expectations which provide a common understanding of the mindsets and expected behaviours required of all our employees and the public sector. The leadership context for this role is: Personal Leadership THE BENEFITS

- Flexible working arrangements
- Access to Long Service Leave every 7 years
- Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
- 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
- Salary packaging options for vehicles and superannuation
- 4 weeks of Annual Leave with the option to purchase additional leave each year
- 3 Public Service Holidays per year
- On site gym facilities at Police Headquarters
- Access to free WA Police Force Chaplaincy and Psychological services
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program including immediate family members living at home
- An active social club that welcomes WA Police Force family members.

The position is currently based in in Maylands, with free onsite parking, and is conveniently close to public transport. Travel may be required across the Metro area and Regional WA. To access information about this position please click on the APPLY button which will redirect you to the full Jobs WA advertisement.

For further job-related information please contact Peter Beaumont on telephone number (08) 9370 7447 9370 7447).

Closing date: Monday, 30 November 2026 at 4:00 pm WST. Please note: Emailed, late or pro-forma applications will not be accepted.

📌 Communications Technician (Maylands)
🏢 Western Australia Police
📍 Maylands