Radio & Network Communications Specialist

Profectus; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Profectus is seeking an experienced Radio Technician and Network Communications Specialist to support a national radio network for an Australian Government agency. The role covers maintenance, deployment, encryption management and contract oversight across mobile, fixed, microwave and satellite systems.

You will mentor staff, coordinate with State Radio Networks and vendors, and contribute to capability uplift through program management and emerging technologies.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience maintaining and supporting radio networks.
• Strong knowledge of P25 radio systems and core infrastructure.
• Experience with WAVE or similar push-to-talk platforms.
• Familiarity with microwave, satellite and two-way radio systems.
• Experience implementing encryption and handling controlled equipment.
• Experience vendor and contract management in telecoms.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor the national radio network, resolving complex issues.
• Provide operational support for deployment, installation and maintenance.
• Manage the radio system using P25 and WAVE technologies.
• Advise on voice, two-way radio, core, microwave, satellite and data systems.
• Issue and return radios as controlled items for BAU and operations.
• Undertake contract management and vendor performance measurement.
• Assist design and implementation of radio systems in Pacific nations.
• Support capability uplift through program management.
• Support day-to-day team management and resource planning.
• Provide mentoring and coaching to junior staff.

Skills

P25 radio systems

WAVE interoperability

Microwave/Satellite

Radio encryption management

Contract management

Vendor coordination

Training/mentoring

Stakeholder communication

Radio deployments

Vehicle-mounted equipment

Education

Trade or technical qualifications in radio communications

Tools

P25 core infrastructure

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Profectus is seeking an experienced Radio Technician and Network Communications Specialist to support a national radio network within an Australian Government agency. The network uses P25 and WAVE technologies across mobile radio, fixed site, microwave, satellite and digital data systems. The work covers network maintenance and monitoring, radio deployment and installation, encryption management and contract management with State Radio Networks and vendors.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor the national radio network, investigating and resolving complex and system-wide network issues
• Provide operational support and technical advice on the acquisition, deployment, installation and maintenance of mobile radio and fixed site communications equipment
• Manage the national radio system using P25 and WAVE technologies
• Advise on the planning and implementation of voice, two-way radio, P25 core, microwave, satellite and digital data systems
• Issue and return radios as controlled items for business as usual and special operations
• Undertake contract management and procurement activities with State Radio Networks and vendors, including measuring delivery against contractual obligations
• Assist with the design and implementation of radio systems in Pacific island nations, including mentoring and face to face training of local technicians
• Support communications capability uplift through program management activities and evaluation of emerging technologies
• Support day-to-day team management, resource planning and work allocation
• Provide knowledge transfer, mentoring and coaching to less experienced staff

Required Experience

• Hands-on experience maintaining and supporting radio communications networks
• Experience with P25 radio systems, including P25 core infrastructure
• Experience with WAVE or similar push-to-talk interoperability platforms
• Working knowledge of microwave, satellite and two-way radio systems
• Experience managing radio encryption and controlled radio equipment
• Experience diagnosing and resolving network performance issues using a range of diagnostic tools
• Experience working with telecommunications vendors and managing contracts or service agreements
• Strong stakeholder engagement and written communication skills
• Experience with State Radio Network arrangements
• Experience installing and supporting communications equipment in operational vehicles
• Experience designing or deploying radio systems in the Pacific or other international settings
• Experience training or mentoring technicians
• Trade or technical qualifications in radio communications, electronics or telecommunications
• Experience within Australian Government, law enforcement or emergency services

Security Clearance Requirements

• Must be an Australian Citizen
• Must have the ability to obtain an AFP NV1 Security Clearance

Working Arrangements

• Onsite
• ACT preferred, with the option to work from other capital cities

Why Profectus

Profectus partners with Australian Government agencies to deliver trusted ICT capability across complex delivery programs. We take a long term, relationship driven approach, supporting our people across the full lifecycle of their engagement while contributing to outcomes of national importance.