Radio Network Communications Specialist

Calleo; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Australia-wide opportunities

Collaborative technical team

Long-term contract

Job summary

Calleo is seeking a Senior Radio & Critical Communications Engineer to support, maintain, and uplift mission-critical communications networks in Canberra with flexible remote arrangements.

You will lead operational support, technical guidance, and stakeholder engagement across large-scale radio infrastructures, ensuring security and performance standards are met. Canberra-based with national/international stakeholder collaboration possible.

Qualifications

• Experience with P25 radio systems and LMR networks.
• Background in mission-critical communications environments.
• Exposure to RF, data and telecommunications infrastructure.
• Knowledge of encryption and security for communications.
• Experience in vendor and stakeholder management.
• Ability to document and transfer knowledge effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support and technical advice for mission-critical radio and communications infrastructure.
• Maintain and support large-scale digital radio networks, including P25 and Push-to-Talk technologies.
• Manage LMR, P25, voice, RF, microwave, satellite and data networks; maintain fixed/mobile equipment.
• Investigate and resolve complex communications, radio and network incidents.
• Monitor performance using diagnostics and monitoring tools.
• Assist with design, deployment and implementation of systems.
• Oversee lifecycle management of radio assets and sites.
• Support encryption and secure communications management.
• Contribute to capability uplift programs and modernization initiatives.
• Assist with procurement, vendor engagement and contract management.
• Engage with stakeholders, service providers and vendors to ensure outcomes.
• Maintain engineering artefacts and technical documentation.

Skills

P25 Systems

LMR Networks

Mission Critical

RF Communications

Encryption/Security

Vendor Management

Tools

Motorola Solutions

Tait Communications

WAVE/PTT

Job description

Long-Term Federal Government Contract

NV1 Security Clearance Required

Canberra Based | Remote/Flexible Working Arrangements Considered

A Federal Government Department is seeking an experienced Senior Radio & Critical Communications Engineer to support, maintain and enhance mission-critical communications networks and infrastructure that support nationally significant operational capabilities.

This role is ideal for professionals with experience in P25 radio systems, Land Mobile Radio (LMR), telecommunications infrastructure, RF communications, network operations, communications security, and critical communications environments.

Working as part of a highly skilled technical team, you will provide operational support, technical leadership, stakeholder engagement and infrastructure uplift services across complex communications environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide operational support and technical advice for mission-critical radio and communications infrastructure.
• Maintain and support large-scale digital radio networks, including P25 and Push-to-Talk communications technologies.
• Manage and support communications technologies including:
  • Land Mobile Radio (LMR)
  • P25 Radio Systems
  • Voice Communications Networks
  • RF Communications Infrastructure
  • Microwave Communications
  • Satellite Communications
  • Data Communications Networks
  • Fixed Site and Mobile Communications Equipment
• Investigate and resolve complex communications, radio and network-related incidents and faults.
• Monitor network and communications infrastructure performance using diagnostic and monitoring tools.
• Support the planning, design, deployment and implementation of communications systems and infrastructure.
• Assist with the operation and lifecycle management of radio assets and communications equipment.
• Manage the deployment, replacement, recovery and decommissioning of communications infrastructure and radio sites.
• Support communications security activities, including encryption and secure communications management.
• Contribute to communications capability uplift programs and infrastructure modernisation initiatives.
• Assist with technical procurement, vendor engagement and contract management activities.
• Engage effectively with stakeholders, service providers and technology vendors to ensure service outcomes are achieved.
• Maintain technical documentation, operational records and engineering artefacts in accordance with government requirements.
• Provide mentoring, coaching and knowledge transfer to team members and broader technical teams.
• Identify emerging technologies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across communications environments.

Essential Experience

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate experience in several of the following areas:

• P25 Radio Communications Systems
• Land Mobile Radio (LMR) Networks
• Mission-Critical Communications Environments
• Telecommunications Infrastructure
• Radio Network Operations and Support
• Communications Security and Encryption
• RF Communications Technologies
• Network Monitoring and Performance Management
• Communications Incident and Fault Resolution
• Vendor and Stakeholder Management
• Infrastructure Lifecycle Management
• Technical Documentation and Knowledge Transfer

Highly Desirable Experience

Experience with any of the following will be highly regarded:

• Motorola Solutions technologies
• Tait Communications technologies
• P25 Core Networks
• WAVE Push-to-Talk Solutions
• Two-Way Radio Systems
• Public Safety Communications Networks
• Emergency Services Communications Environments
• Defence Communications Networks
• Radio Frequency (RF) Engineering
• Microwave Communications Systems
• Satellite Communications Systems
• Secure Communications and Encryption Management
• Communications Site Infrastructure
• Radio Site Construction and Decommissioning
• Critical Infrastructure Operations
• Technical Training and Mentoring Programs

What's on Offer

• Long-term Federal Government contract opportunity.
• Opportunity to work on nationally significant communications infrastructure.
• Exposure to modern critical communications technologies and capability uplift programs.
• Collaborative team environment with highly experienced technical professionals.
• Australia-wide opportunities available.
• Flexible work arrangements may be considered subject to operational requirements.
• Opportunity to contribute to communications programs with domestic and international stakeholders.

Work Arrangement

• Opportunities are available Australia-wide.
• Successful candidates can work from the closest government office location within their State or Territory.
• Reporting lines and management oversight are based in Canberra.
• Flexible and remote working arrangements may be considered at the discretion of the Department.
• Interstate travel may be required to support operational activities, project delivery, stakeholder engagement and geographically dispersed teams.
• Candidates must be willing and able to travel when required.

Please note, due to the nature of the role, the candidate must be an Australian citizen with NV1 clearance.

Calleo is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applications from all people including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.