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What this job is
A Radio Dispatcher receives and prioritises emergency or non-emergency calls in control centres operated by police, fire, ambulance, or transport services, and dispatches field personnel via radio communications. They manage real-time information about resource availability, incident locations, and personnel status using computer-aided dispatch systems to ensure rapid response and operational efficiency. The role requires sustained concentration, clear verbal communication, and the ability to work under pressure in a 24/7 shift-based environment.
Pay
A$1,590 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Active Listeningcore
- Attention to Detailcore
- Data Entry and Accuracycore
- Dispatch Documentationcore
- Driver and Courier Liaisoncore
- Escalation Managementcore
- Inbound Call Handlingcore
- Multitaskingcore
- Outbound Customer Contactcore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Telephone Etiquettecore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Workflow Prioritisationcore
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Conflict De-escalation
- Delivery Scheduling
- Digital Literacy
- Incident Reporting
- Policy and Procedure Adherence
- Record Management
- SLA and KPI Adherence