Radio 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

Radio Technician – Network Communications Specialist

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

• Indicative commencement: 1 March 2027.


• Initial contract: 12 months. Further extension details are to be confirmed.


• Location: Canberra / ACT, with opportunities available nationally. The successful candidate may work from the client’s closest state or territory office and report to management in the ACT.


• Working arrangement: onsite. Remote or flexible arrangements may be considered only at the client’s discretion and are not guaranteed.


• Travel capability is required to support geographically dispersed teams. Travel and cost arrangements will be clarified with Azooa before submission.


• Maximum working hours: 7.5 hours per day.

Security clearance: must be able to obtain NV1.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support and technical advice across the acquisition, development, deployment, installation and maintenance of mobile radio and fixed-site communications equipment.


• Maintain and support critical radio networks, including national systems using P25 and WAVE.


• Advise on telecommunications devices, networks and systems spanning voice, radio, two-way communications, data, microwave, satellite and digital data technologies.


• Monitor network performance, diagnose complex and system-wide issues, and restore services using appropriate diagnostic tools and techniques.


• Support equipment lifecycle management, allocation, return and secure configuration, including decommissioning redundant radio sites.


• Support communications equipment used in operational vehicles and related electronic recording systems.


• Contribute to communications capability improvements through enterprise program activities, emerging technology assessment and improvements to existing systems.


• Engage stakeholders to ensure services meet agreed service levels, quality standards and operational needs.


• Support commercial discussions, procurement and contract management with radio-network providers and vendors, including monitoring contractual obligations.


• Support team management, resource planning and work allocation.


• Assist regional and international radio-system design and deployment activities, and provide technician mentoring, coaching and face-to-face training.


• Transfer knowledge, guide less experienced colleagues and work effectively within a small team and the wider organisation.


• Maintain accurate records, improve ICT practices and procedures, and keep technical knowledge current through professional development.

Skills and experience sought

Relevant capability in radio and telecommunications systems, technical support, network diagnostics, equipment installation and maintenance, and service improvement is sought. The role calls for effective stakeholder engagement, vendor coordination, accurate documentation and delivery within agreed timeframes and quality requirements.

Relevant technologies include P25, WAVE, mobile and fixed radio equipment, voice and data networks, microwave and satellite communications.

Engagement conditions

Candidates must be able to obtain NV1. Appointment is subject to client selection, contract award and onboarding requirements. Subcontracting arrangements are not permitted; administrative or payroll arrangements for candidates operating through their own entities must be managed by Azooa.

Applications close 16 November 2026 at 11:59 pm Canberra/Sydney time (AEDT).