Radio & Network Systems Technician

Azooa; Canberra; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Azooa is seeking a Radio Technician / Network Communications Specialist to support an Australian Government client’s radio and telecommunications infrastructure in Canberra. This onsite APS6-equivalent role covers hands-on operational support, technical advice, network maintenance and stakeholder engagement.

Travel and occasional relocation may be required, with security clearance to NV1. Initial 12-month contract with potential extensions and nationwide opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience with radio and telecom systems across voice, data and network interfaces.
• Ability to diagnose complex radio and network issues and implement fixes.
• Experience working with government or defence-grade radio networks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support and technical advice across acquisition, development, deployment and maintenance of mobile radio and fixed-site equipment.
• Maintain and support national radio networks using P25 and WAVE technology.
• Advise on telecommunications devices, networks and systems spanning voice, radio, two-way, data, microwave and satellite.
• Monitor network performance, diagnose issues, and restore services with diagnostic tools.
• Manage equipment lifecycle including decommissioning redundant sites and lifecycle planning.
• Support communications equipment in operational vehicles and recording systems.
• Contribute to capability improvements through program activities and emerging tech assessment.
• Engage stakeholders to meet service levels, quality standards, and operational needs.
• Support procurement, contract management with radio-network providers and vendors.
• Support team management, resource planning and work allocation.
• Assist regional/international radio-system design and deployment, mentor staff.
• Transfer knowledge and work within a small team; maintain records and keep knowledge current.

Skills

Radio systems

Telecommunications

Network diagnostics

Stakeholder engagement

Documentation

Tools

P25

WAVE

Microwave

Satellite communications

Job description

Azooa is seeking a Radio Technician / Network Communications Specialist to support an Australian Government client’s radio and telecommunications infrastructure in Canberra. This onsite APS6-equivalent role covers hands-on operational support, technical advice, network maintenance and stakeholder engagement.

Travel and occasional relocation may be required, with security clearance to NV1. Initial 12-month contract with potential extensions and nationwide opportunities.