Radio Dispatcher
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 4
- Major group
- Clerical and Administrative Workers
Classification
- Major group
- 5Clerical and Administrative Workers
- Sub-major group
- 59Other Clerical and Administrative Workers
Description
Provides radio and communications services for the coordination of operational units in transport, courier, emergency, security, rescue and road service organisations.
Alternative titles
- Communications Controller
- Control Room Operator
Unit group
5999 · Other Miscellaneous Clerical and Administrative WorkersDescription
This unit group covers Clerical and Administrative Workers not elsewhere classified. It includes Clinical Coders, Customs Brokers, Facilities Administrators, Production Assistants (Audio, Screen or Live Performance), Production Coordinators (Audio, Screen or Live Performance), Radio Dispatchers, Strata Managers, Survey Interviewers and Union Organisers.
Skill level
Occupation skill level 4
Australia
2; 3; 4; 5
Tasks
Tasks include
- 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
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/5/59/599/5999
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx
The supplied migration lists use ANZSCO codes, not OSCA codes.