Radio & Network Communications Technician — ACT Onsite

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia Australian Federal Police; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Federal Police seek a Radio Technician - Network Communications for ACT onsite work. You will support mobile radio and fixed site systems, manage the national radio network (P25/WAVE), and assist in program management to uplift capabilities. Must be able to obtain Negative Vetting Level 1 clearance and hold Australian citizenship.

Travel Australia-wide may be required. Initial 12-month contract with possible extension; on-site with flexible travel.

Qualifications

• Solution: meets AFP ATM requirements as set out in documents.
• Ability to deliver: demonstrates capability to provide the requirements.
• Whole of life costs: considers price plus post-acceptance costs.

Responsibilities

• Providing operational support and technical advice through the acquisition, development, deployment, installation and maintenance of systems for use in Mobile Radio and fixed site communications equipment
• Maintenance of the mission critical AFP radio network
• Management of the national radio system using technologies including P25 and WAVE
• Support the uplift of radio and communications capability through enterprise program management activities
• Support and provide advice on the planning and implementation of telecommunications devices, networks and systems such as voice, radio, P25 core, two-way, data, microwave, satellite and digital data systems
• Support and assist AFP in commercial discussions with State Radio Networks and vendors
• Issue and return of radios (controlled items) for BAU and special operations
• Decommissioning of redundant radio sites
• Support and assist in the AFP management of encryption for all radio devices
• Support to operational vehicles and electronic items such as Digital Record of Interview (DROI)
• Assist in the design and implementation of radios systems in Pacific islands
• Assist in training of Pacific island technicians through mentoring and face to face delivery
• Maintains and monitors network performance including investigating and resolving complex and system-wide network issues to meet operational requirements using a wide range of diagnostic tools and techniques
• Engages with and influences stakeholders to ensure services and solutions are developed to meet agreed service levels and quality standards to address client needs
• Undertakes contract management and procurement activities with State Radio Networks and vendors, including overseeing and measuring the fulfilment of contractual obligations
• Supports day-to-day management, resource planning and work allocation within the team to meet agreed service levels
• Monitors the external environment to gather intelligence on emerging technologies and evaluate the potential impact, threat and opportunities
• Contribute to the uplift of radio and communications capability through enterprise program management activities including identifying and exploiting new technologies and improving existing technologies, ensuring they are fit for purpose and fit for use within operational context
• Work effectively in a small team environment
• Provide knowledge/skills transfer to other teamsRecord and maintain files/information in accordance with AFP requirements

Job description

Australian Federal Police seek a Radio Technician - Network Communications for ACT onsite work. You will support mobile radio and fixed site systems, manage the national radio network (P25/WAVE), and assist in program management to uplift capabilities. Must be able to obtain Negative Vetting Level 1 clearance and hold Australian citizenship.

Travel Australia-wide may be required. Initial 12-month contract with possible extension; on-site with flexible travel.