Radio Communications Technician - Motorola / RF Systems

Halcyon Knights; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Halcyon Knights is seeking a hands-on Radio Communications Technician to install, commission, and maintain Motorola MOTOTRBO DMR systems across industrial environments. The role involves field-based technical work, including DAS, BDAs, antennas, and in-building coverage projects.

You will program radios, perform RF testing, conduct coverage surveys, and support dispatch integrations with TRBOnet or Omnitronics. Occasional travel and after-hours support are required.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in telecommunications, electronics or radio communications or equivalent practical experience.
• Hands-on experience with Motorola MOTOTRBO DMR systems, including repeater commissioning and radio programming.
• Experience installing or maintaining in-building radio coverage systems.
• Familiarity with RF testing equipment and IP networking relevant to radio systems.
• Valid Australian driver’s licence and willingness to travel.
• Ability to complete site clearances, inductions and safety procedures.
• Ability to undertake practical field work, including working at heights.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission and maintain Motorola MOTOTRBO DMR systems and related infrastructure.
• Conduct site surveys, walk tests and signal measurements to ensure coverage.
• Program portable and mobile radios using Motorola CPS and Radio Management.
• Troubleshoot RF, IP networking and power-related faults.
• Provide safety assessments and technical handover reports.
• Support regional project delivery including travel and after-hours support.

Skills

MOTOTRBO DMR systems

RF testing equipment

IP networking for radio systems

Driving licence

Field work readiness

Education

Trade qualification in telecommunications/electronics/radio communications

Tools

Motorola CPS

Radio Management

Spectrum analysers

Job description

Radio Communications Technician - Motorola / RF Systems

Hands-on radio communications projects across industrial and critical infrastructure environments.

Halcyon Knights is working with an established communications solutions provider looking for an experienced Radio Communications Technician to install, commission, maintain and troubleshoot professional two-way radio systems.

This position will suit a technician with strong hands-on Motorola MOTOTRBO experience who enjoys field-based technical work and delivering reliable communications solutions in demanding environments.
The Role You'll be involved in the delivery and support of commercial radio communications infrastructure, including:

• Installing, commissioning and maintaining Motorola MOTOTRBO DMR systems, including SLR series repeaters.
• Working with conventional, IP Site Connect, Capacity Plus and Linked Capacity Plus configurations.
• Programming and managing portable and mobile radio fleets using Motorola CPS and Radio Management.
• Installing and maintaining in-building radio coverage systems, including DAS, BDAs, antennas, repeaters and leaky feeder systems.
• Conducting radio coverage surveys, walk testing and signal measurements.
• Testing RF cabling, antennas and associated infrastructure using spectrum analysers and RF test equipment.
• Supporting dispatch and Radio over IP integrations, including TRBOnet and Omnitronics.
• Troubleshooting RF, IP networking and power-related faults.
• Completing site documentation, safety assessments and technical handover reports.
• Supporting regional and interstate project delivery, including occasional overnight travel and after-hours support.

What We’re Looking For

• A trade qualification in telecommunications, electronics or radio communications, or equivalent practical experience.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with Motorola MOTOTRBO DMR systems, including repeater commissioning and radio programming.
• Experience installing or maintaining in-building radio coverage systems.
• Confidence using RF testing equipment, including spectrum analysers, cable and antenna analysers and power meters.
• A working understanding of IP networking relevant to radio systems.
• A current Australian driver's licence and willingness to travel.
• The ability to complete required site clearances, inductions and safety procedures.
• The ability to undertake practical field work, including working at heights where required.

Highly Regarded

• Motorola Solutions certifications, including MOTOTRBO or Capacity Max.
• Capacity Plus or Linked Capacity Plus experience.
• TRBOnet or Omnitronics dispatch experience.
• P25, analogue radio migration or paging systems.
• Previous work across utilities, mining, power generation or critical infrastructure.
• ACMA cabling registration with coaxial endorsement.
• EWP, rigging, first aid or CPR qualifications.

What’s on Offer

• Permanent and contract opportunities available.
• Hands-on involvement in specialist radio communications projects.
• Exposure to industrial and critical infrastructure environments.
• Melbourne or Sydney base, with regional and interstate project work.