Radio Despatchers

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 the job involves

• 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