Please note: Closing date for applications has been extended by one (1) week.
JOB DESCRIPTION
As a Pilot (Rotary Wing) with the WA Police you will gain a range of training and experiences that are not available with other employers. You will have the opportunity to support the TRG, assist police patrols and winch in night operations using Night Vision Goggles; Be involved in tactical flying operations with the TRG including assaults and live fire missions; Assist the Water Police and perform Search and Rescue roles on both land and sea throughout the State; Conduct day and night patrols to assist police on the ground, detect traffic offenders and locate stolen cars; Conduct drug detection and eradication operations; Air ambulance backup; Be involved in air surveillance operations and K9 transport and deployment.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please ensure you complete the Application and Integrity Check forms (refer attachment) and submit them along with your application.
Applicants are required to submit their Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (including the details of two referees). Your Curriculum Vitae should provide enough detail to allow the selection panel to assess your skills, experience and qualifications relevant to the attached Job Description Form.
Applicants are required to provide evidence of the following:
· Possession of an Australian Airline Transport Pilot Licence (helicopter - with twin turbine endorsement).
· Holder of a Night Visual Rules (VFR) endorsement.
· Holder of a current Australian Aviation Medical (Class 1).
· Currently or previously has completed at least 3 Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) renewals.
· 2000 hours total helicopter experience of which 1000 hours must be Pilot In Command (PIC) and 500 hours must be as PIC of a twin engine helicopter.
Please note: For applicants who are short listed, the remaining selection criteria listed in the Position Description Form may be assessed at some stage during the selection process.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Rostered for day, afternoon and night shift and may be required to work outside these shifts to meet operational contingencies. May be required to work in excess of eighty (80) hours per fortnight up to a maximum of ninety (90) hours. Penalty payments for being on call, shift, recall to duty and overtime are covered by a commuted allowance.
Continued employment in this capacity will be subject to the incumbent maintaining a current Airline Transport Pilots licence to operate the Aircraft, and the Fleet Manager certifying proficiency in accordance with Police Air Wing Training and Checking Manuals.
OTHER CONDITIONS
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other similar vacancies throughout the metropolitan area. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of six (6) months from the initial date of the appointment.
Integrity and criminal checks will be conducted if the recommended applicant for this position is not a current WA Police employee. Any relocation costs associated with appointment to this position may be the responsibility of the successful applicant.
SUBSTANTIVE EQUALITY STATEMENT
The Western Australia Police is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Indigenous Australians, young people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and women to apply for positions within our agency. The Department also promotes flexible family friendly work practices.
FOR FURTHER JOB RELATED INFORMATION
For further information regarding pay and conditions please contact Senior Sergeant Ashley Goy on telephone number (08) 9411 7222 (not to be contacted for job application packages).
SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION
Applicants are encouraged to email their application to the following email address:
By Email: jobs@police.wa.gov.au
Please ensure that you include the position number, title and level in the subject heading of your email.
Please note that it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that your application is received on time at the correct email address.
If you are unable to email your application then it can also be hand delivered of posted to:
By Mail: Police Staff Selection & Deployment
Personnel Services Centre
PO Box Z5273
Perth St Georges Terrace WA 6831
By Hand: Police Staff Selection & Deployment
Personnel Services Centre
4th Floor, Law Chambers Building
573 Hay Street, Perth WA
FAXED, LATE OR PRO-FORMA APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Application packages and the Position Description Form are attached below. Alternatively a complete package can be obtained by phoning (08) 9268 7895 (24 hour answering machine).
