Camera Operator

Camera Operator Position No : Pool Ref 01185 Level / Salary : Level 2, $76,912 - $82,464 (PSCSAA 2024) Work Type : Fixed Term - Full Time, Permanent - Full Time Branch : Mobile Camera Operations Location : Midland Closing Date : 2026-01-12 4 : 00 PM

THE ROLE

We are seeking to employ a motivated Camera Operator, based in Midland, who has excellent communication and problem-solving skills. With a professional approach to road safety, you will :

• Set up and operate camera equipment and speed measurement devices throughout Western Australia;
• Check, test and maintain the camera equipment;
• Record operational data and prepare reports;
• Attend court as a witness when required;
• Be well presented, healthy, energetic and act in accordance with the WA Police Force’s Code of Conduct at all times; and
• Be able to work unsocial hours including shift work, weekends and public holidays.

This is a pool recruitment process (Ref 01185). This pool will run for a period of twelve (12) months and may be used to fill ongoing fixed term contracts, secondments, acting / relieving and permanent opportunities within the Perth Metropolitan region.

There are currently one (1) permanent and three (3) temporary full-time vacancies available.

Our ideal candidate will have :

POSITION OBJECTIVE

This position contributes to the reduction of traffic crashes and fatalities on the State’s roads by maintaining the optimum operational effectiveness of traffic enforcement devices throughout Western Australia.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are requested to provide the following :

All applications will be assessed on their merit with the most competitive candidates invited to attend further assessments in person.

All of the work-related requirements will be assessed through the selection process.

Please ensure you complete, sign and scan the Integrity Check Consent Form (refer attached) and submit it along with your application (the Integrity Check Consent Form is not required for current WA Police Force employees).

OTHER CONDITIONS

In addition to the above-mentioned vacancies, a POOL is being created to fill future vacancies that may arise within the metropolitan area. This POOL will remain active for a period of twelve (12) months from the initial appointment. Applicants who are assessed as ‘suitable’ at the completion of this process, will be placed in the POOL and may be considered for future permanent and temporary vacancies as they become available.

Once an applicant from the POOL accepts a permanent position via this selection process, that applicant will be removed from the POOL. Applicants who accept a temporary vacancy will remain in the POOL and will continue to be considered for permanent opportunities as they arise.

Where an applicant in the POOL declines an opportunity (either permanent or temporary), that applicant may forfeit their right to be considered before other suitable applicants who were identified to be less competitive.

Integrity and criminal checks will be conducted if the recommended applicant for a position is not a current WA Police Force employee. Any relocation costs associated with appointment to these positions may be the responsibility of the successful applicants.

SUBSTANTIVE EQUALITY & WORK HEALTH & SAFETY (WHS) STATEMENT

The WA Police Force is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal Australians, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency. The Department also promotes flexible family friendly work practices.

Throughout the recruitment process we provide reasonable adjustments to allow people with a disability to participate effectively. Reasonable adjustments can also be made available to assist you in the job, if you are successful in gaining employment.

WHS is a vital component within the WA Police Force. Safety is a partnership between the employer and their employees and it relies on all of us working together to ensure that everyone is safe in their working environment, which enables them to go home safely. We incorporate safety in every part of our business and it is an integral part of the decision-making process.

The WA Police Force has a duty of care to ensure employees are not adversely affected by alcohol or drugs in the workplace. The effect of alcohol or drugs can impact on the health and / or safety of the individual or others, and this behaviour is not aligned with the WA Police Force Code of Conduct. As a result, a testing regime has been established as an important way of providing assurance to the community that the expectations they hold for all members of the WA Police Force are being met. Regular testing of all employees for alcohol and drugs aims to ensure the health, welfare and safety of all personnel and promote community confidence in the WA Police Force.

FOR FURTHER JOB-RELATED INFORMATION

SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION

EMAILED, LATE OR PRO-FORMA APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Application packages and the Position Description Form are attached below.

Attachments :

filler Position Title Camera Operator Agency Western Australia Police Force Salary Location Midland Unit / Division Specialist & Support Services Branch Mobile Camera Operations Work Type Fixed Term - Full Time, Permanent - Full Time Position No. Pool Ref 01185 Closing Date Position Title Camera Operator Branch Mobile Camera Operations Location Midland Work Type Fixed Term - Full Time, Permanent - Full Time Position No. Pool Ref 01185 Salary Closing Date Agency Western Australia Police Service Description

THE ROLE

We are seeking to employ a motivated Camera Operator, based in Midland, who has excellent communication and problem-solving skills. With a professional approach to road safety, you will :

This is a pool recruitment process (Ref 01185). This pool will run for a period of twelve (12) months and may be used to fill ongoing fixed term contracts, secondments, acting / relieving and permanent opportunities within the Perth Metropolitan region.

There are currently one (1) permanent and three (3) temporary full-time vacancies available.

Our ideal candidate will have :

POSITION OBJECTIVE

This position contributes to the reduction of traffic crashes and fatalities on the State’s roads by maintaining the optimum operational effectiveness of traffic enforcement devices throughout Western Australia.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are requested to provide the following :

All applications will be assessed on their merit with the most competitive candidates invited to attend further assessments in person.

All of the work-related requirements will be assessed through the selection process.

Please ensure you complete, sign and scan the Integrity Check Consent Form (refer attached) and submit it along with your application (the Integrity Check Consent Form is not required for current WA Police Force employees).

OTHER CONDITIONS

In addition to the above-mentioned vacancies, a POOL is being created to fill future vacancies that may arise within the metropolitan area. This POOL will remain active for a period of twelve (12) months from the initial appointment. Applicants who are assessed as ‘suitable’ at the completion of this process, will be placed in the POOL and may be considered for future permanent and temporary vacancies as they become available.

Once an applicant from the POOL accepts a permanent position via this selection process, that applicant will be removed from the POOL. Applicants who accept a temporary vacancy will remain in the POOL and will continue to be considered for permanent opportunities as they arise.

Where an applicant in the POOL declines an opportunity (either permanent or temporary), that applicant may forfeit their right to be considered before other suitable applicants who were identified to be less competitive.

Integrity and criminal checks will be conducted if the recommended applicant for a position is not a current WA Police Force employee. Any relocation costs associated with appointment to these positions may be the responsibility of the successful applicants.

SUBSTANTIVE EQUALITY & WORK HEALTH & SAFETY (WHS) STATEMENT

The WA Police Force is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal Australians, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency. The Department also promotes flexible family friendly work practices.

Throughout the recruitment process we provide reasonable adjustments to allow people with a disability to participate effectively. Reasonable adjustments can also be made available to assist you in the job, if you are successful in gaining employment.

WHS is a vital component within the WA Police Force. Safety is a partnership between the employer and their employees and it relies on all of us working together to ensure that everyone is safe in their working environment, which enables them to go home safely. We incorporate safety in every part of our business and it is an integral part of the decision-making process.

The WA Police Force has a duty of care to ensure employees are not adversely affected by alcohol or drugs in the workplace. The effect of alcohol or drugs can impact on the health and / or safety of the individual or others, and this behaviour is not aligned with the WA Police Force Code of Conduct. As a result, a testing regime has been established as an important way of providing assurance to the community that the expectations they hold for all members of the WA Police Force are being met. Regular testing of all employees for alcohol and drugs aims to ensure the health, welfare and safety of all personnel and promote community confidence in the WA Police Force.

FOR FURTHER JOB-RELATED INFORMATION

SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION

EMAILED, LATE OR PRO-FORMA APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Application packages and the Position Description Form are attached below.

Attachments -