ITS Electronics Technician TGO3
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT ENERGY AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Transport Services Division
JOB AND PERSON SPECIFICATION
Title of Position:
ITS Electronics Technician
Directorate:
Road and Traffic Management
Classification Code:
TGO3
Section:
Electrical Assets
Position Number:
TS0424
Unit:
ITS Infrastructure
Job and Person Specification Approval
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CEO or delegate
JOB SPECIFICATION
1. Summary of the broad purpose of the position:
The ITS Electronics Technician is accountable to the Unit Manager, ITS Infrastructure for:
 project managing technically complex ITS installation and maintenance projects, in particular closed circuit TV and ITS
communications systems
 project managing the installation and/or maintenance of metropolitan and country traffic signal, ITS and miscellaneous
electronic infrastructure as required
 undertaking the assessment and testing of ITS equipment or concepts, development of tender documents and assessing
contract tenders for ITS equipment
 providing assistance/support to the ITS Maintenance group and electronics workshop, as required
which contributes to the achievement of Corporate and Agency objectives.
2. Reporting/Working relationships
The ITS Electronics Technician:
 reports to the Unit Manager, ITS Infrastructure Electrical Assets Section
 has close working relationships with engineering, technical, administrative and operational staff, in particular the Supervisor ITS
Maintenance Group
 supervises staff from time to time as required
 liaises with a range of customers, suppliers and stakeholders, including specialist Sections within the Agency, government
and private service providers, Local and interstate Government, Police and members of the public
3. Special Conditions
The position is located at the Electrical Assets Section, Walkley Heights.
Must be available to provide support outside normal office hours and some interstate and intrastate travel may be necessary.
Field work will be necessary, including working at heights and in confined spaces, and the incumbent is required to be physically
capable (carrying and installing heavy electronic equipment, removing equipment from vehicles, and carrying to worksite, etc).
A current class C Drivers Licence is essential.
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4. Statement of key outcomes and associated activities
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Contribute to the installation and operation of Intelligent Transport Systems by:
a)
undertaking or providing specialist technical services in the evaluation of concept plans, development of tender
documents and assessment of contract tenders for ITS equipment
b)
project-managing ITS projects comprising complex technical components, particularly closed circuit TV and ITS
communications systems
c)
investigating emerging ITS technologies, planned and existing ITS assets, and proposing improvements where
required.
Contribute to the safe, efficient and effective maintenance of Intelligent Transport Systems, Rural Traffic Signals
Networks and various electronic systems by:
a)
undertaking timely investigation, analysis, modification, testing and repair of Intelligent Transport Systems,
miscellaneous electronic systems and devices
b)
developing and implementing an effective maintenance and fault response programme for CCTV, ITS and
miscellaneous electrical/electronic infrastructure by effectively utilising both Departmental and contract resources
c)
project-managing maintenance programmes, maintenance contracts, and providing technical advice/training as
required
d)
developing and maintaining an effective asset management database CCTV assets.
Contribute to the effective operation of the Section and the achievement of Agency goals by:
a)
providing leadership and technical advice to less experienced staff, including on-the-job training
b)
supporting the Supervisor, ITS Maintenance group in times of high workload, and/or acting in this position from time
to time as required
c)
providing training and technical support to a range of internal/external groups, as required
d)
contributing to the preparation and development of technically focussed work procedures in accordance with all
OHS&W requirements and the relevant technical standards and ensuring that work undertaken complies with these
standards
e)
contributing to the identification and implementation of related business process improvements
Ensure that a safe and healthy work environment, free from discrimination is provided for employees by:
a)
implementing departmental human resource policies
b)
ensuring that the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, Customer Service and Ethical Conduct are a normal part
of doing business
c)
managing industrial relations issues appropriately as they arise.
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PERSON SPECIFICATION
1.
Essential Minimum Requirements
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2.
Educational/Vocational Qualifications
a)
Possession of a recognised qualification approved as being appropriate to the career group or the classification
standards (e.g. Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Electrical/Electronics).
b)
Accreditation from the Australian Communications & Media Authority (e.g. Cabling license) or equivalent.
Personal Abilities/Aptitude/Skills/Experience/Knowledge
a)
Proven experience in the area of ITS infrastructure design, maintenance and fault diagnosis, including:

diagnosing and repairing electronic faults up to a complex level, and documenting work in a clear and
precise manner

communications and data cabling, to a level which would allow Australian Communications & Media
Authority (ACMA) accreditation to be achieved

installation, maintenance and/or fault finding of video, CCTV, data acquisition and/or process
control/monitoring systems (e.g. SCADA, PLC based systems).
b)
Proven knowledge of the principles and practices of the Electronic Industry and standard electronic design,
manufacturing, maintenance and fault finding techniques.
c)
Sound experience in producing comprehensive documents such as contract documents, system
appraisal/condition reports, etc.
d)
Demonstrated interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills including the ability to successfully
liaise, negotiate and establish good working relationships with a range of people that assists in gaining their cooperation and support.
e)
Proven ability to investigate and analyse technically complex problems, formulate and implement solutions,
exercise technical judgement where procedures are ill-defined and learn new technologies.
f)
Demonstrated ability to work under limited technical direction, as an individual or member of a team, work with
initiative, drive and flexibility, make sound and timely decisions and to plan, organise and coordinate work to
achieve results to specified time, cost and quality criteria, often in an environment of conflicting priorities.
g)
Sound working knowledge of personal computers, computer systems and office software including Excel and
Word.
h)
Demonstrated commitment to the principles and practices of Equal Employment Opportunity, Customer Service
and Ethical Conduct, and an understanding of, experience in, and ability to manage to the spirit and principles of
the Premier’s Safety Commitment and the legislative requirements of the Occupational Health Safety and Welfare
Act, utilising AS/NZS 4360 Risk Management, or to an equivalent set of standards.”
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2.
Desirable Characteristics
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2.
Educational/Vocational Qualifications
a)
Work Zone Traffic Management certificate.
b)
Work Platform Certification.
c)
Possession of an unrestricted electrical workers licence.
Personal Abilities/Aptitude/Skills/Experience/Knowledge
a)
Possess flexibility and the ability to make decisions and develop and adopt work practices to meet changing work
requirements and situations.
b)
More detailed knowledge or experience related to electrical/electronic systems such as:

Electronics design and manufacturing and other communication systems and technologies including hard
wired and radio voice and data networks.

Traffic signal and road lighting installation and maintenance including cable location technology and
practices.
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Intelligent Transport Systems, particularly the Adelaide Coordinated Traffic System (ACTS) or similar.
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Mechanical and metalwork design and fabrication for one-off or short run requirements, such as brackets,
equipment frames, enclosures, switching mechanisms, etc.
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Electronic vehicle detection, monitoring and/or classification systems.

Traffic signal design standards and practices including signing at road works (AS 1742.3).
c)
Knowledge of Agency procedures relating to electrical safety including Occupational Health, Safety & Welfare Act
and Regulations.
d)
Awareness of the significance of the current social and economic environment and the resultant responsibility
placed on Government Agencies for public accountability.
e)
Knowledge of the responsibilities, functions, activities and organisation of the Department for Transport, Energy
and Infrastructure.
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Last reviewed by Winton Consulting 19th December 2008 (Ian Winton: 0418 805 581)
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