Radio Technician – Network Communications | ACT | NV1

Pinaka Technology Solutions; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Federal Police in ACT is seeking a Radio Technician – Network Communications to support mobile radio and fixed-site communications onsite. You will maintain the AFP radio network and manage the national radio system using P25 and WAVE technologies.

Citizenship is required and you must be able to obtain Negative Vetting Level 1 clearance. The role involves interstate travel, onsite work in ACT, and occasional remote/flexible arrangements at the buyer’s discretion, with a 7.5 hour work

Qualifications

• One-page pitch addressing AFP criteria (5000 characters)
• Demonstrate capability and capacity to deliver AFP requirements
• Consider whole of life costs including price and post-acceptance costs

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support for mobile radio and fixed-site communications systems
• Maintain the AFP radio network andrelated equipment
• Manage national radio system using P25/WAVE technologies
• Support planning and implementation of telecommunications devices and networks
• Participate in vendor discussions and contract management with state radio networks

Skills

Mobile Radio maintenance

P25 & WAVE management

Telecom systems (voice/data)

Network performance monitoring

Radio encryption management

Job description

Radio Technician – Network Communications | ACT | NV1

Radio Technician Network Communications Specialist

Australian citizenship required. Must be able to obtain Negative Vetting Level 1 security clearance.

Location: ACT (Onsite).

RFQ Details

• RFQ ID: LH-08385
• Agency: Australian Federal Police
• Closing Date: 10:00 13 Nov 2026 (Australia/Sydney)
• Estimated Start Date: Monday, 01 March 2027
• Initial Contract Duration: 12 Months
• Extension Term: Other
• Number of Extensions: Not specified
• Experience Level: APS6 equivalent
• Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain Negative Vetting Level 1
• Location of Work: ACT
• Working Arrangements: Onsite in ACT, with potential travel Australia-wide; remote/flexible work at Buyer's discretion
• Maximum Hours: 7.5 hours per day

Technology is a critical enabler of the AFP’s operational and corporate services to ensure that we achieve our purpose. We use technology to assist frontline policing and protective services through direct tactical interventions in investigations, and to strategically maintain, sustain and evolve our foundational technology platforms and architecture.

Key Duties and 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 teams
• Record and maintain files/information in accordance with AFP requirements

Technical Skills

• Mobile Radio and fixed site communications equipment support and maintenance
• P25 and WAVE national radio system management
• Telecommunications devices, networks and systems (voice, radio, P25 core, two-way, data, microwave, satellite and digital data systems)
• Network performance monitoring, diagnostic tools and troubleshooting
• Encryption management for radio devices

Selection Criteria

The buyer has specified that each candidate must provide a one page pitch to address all criteria specified. This is equal to 5000 characters.

Essential criteria

1. Solution The extent to which the potential supplier’s response meets the AFP’s requirements as set out in the ATM documents
2. Ability to deliver The extent to which the potential supplier demonstrates its capability and capacity to provide the requirements.
3. Whole of life costs The whole of life costs for the AFP. Evaluation includes the quoted price and any costs the AFP will incur after accepting the potential supplier’s response.