Mission-Critical Radio Technician (NV1 Clearance)

IAG Defence and National Security; Canberra; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

IAG Defence & National Security in Canberra seeks an experienced Radio Technician to support a national Commonwealth agency, installing, maintaining and retiring mobile and fixed-site radio networks. You will provide operational support and technical guidance while collaborating with agency personnel and external vendors.

The role requires strong experience with mission-critical radio systems, P25/WAVE technologies, and encryption.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining mission-critical radio networks (mobile and fixed sites).
• Experience with P25 and WAVE technologies and large-scale radio systems.
• Experience monitoring network performance and diagnosing complex faults.
• Knowledge of voice, radio, two-way, data, microwave, satellite and digital data systems.
• Experience managing controlled radio assets and radio encryption.
• Experience in contract management and procurement with network operators and vendors.
• Experience mentoring, coaching and training technicians.
• Experience working effectively in a small team.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support and technical advice on the acquisition, deployment, installation and maintenance of mobile radio and fixed site communications equipment
• Maintain the mission-critical radio network and investigate and resolve complex system-wide faults
• Manage the national radio system using technologies including P25 and WAVE
• Support and advise on planning and implementation of telecommunications systems, including voice, radio, P25 core, two-way, data, microwave, satellite and digital data
• Support the uplift of radio and communications capability through program management activities, including adopting new technologies
• Support contract management and procurement with external radio network operators and vendors
• Manage the issue and return of controlled radios and decommission redundant radio sites
• Support the management of encryption for radio devices
• Mentor and train others, including overseas technicians, and help design radio systems overseas

Skills

Radio networks

P25/WAVE

Network monitoring

Radio encryption

Contract management

Mentoring/training

Teamwork

Job description

IAG Defence & National Security in Canberra seeks an experienced Radio Technician to support a national Commonwealth agency, installing, maintaining and retiring mobile and fixed-site radio networks. You will provide operational support and technical guidance while collaborating with agency personnel and external vendors.

The role requires strong experience with mission-critical radio systems, P25/WAVE technologies, and encryption.