Radio Technician / Network Communications Specialist

New Vision Software; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

New Vision Software (NVS) is seeking an experienced Radio Technician / Network Communications Specialist for a long-term Federal Government contract in Australia. The role focuses on supporting mission-critical radio networks across mobile and fixed-site infrastructure, with NV1 clearance a requirement.

Location preference is ACT with flexible arrangements; initial contract 12 months plus extensions; travel may be required, and you will collaborate with vendors and stakeholders to maintain

Qualifications

• Experience with mission-critical radio networks (P25) and mobile radio systems.
• Ability to install, maintain and troubleshoot fixed-site radio infrastructure.
• Experience with RF/telecom, microwave, and satellite links.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support and technical expertise across a mission-critical radio and communications environment.
• Support mobile radio, fixed-site communications and national radio infrastructure.
• Travel, stakeholder/vendor engagement, and mentoring across operational environments.

Skills

P25 radio networks

Two-way radio

Fixed-site radio

Radio network installation

P25 Core/WAVE

RF/telecommunications systems

Microwave communications

Satellite communications

Radio encryption

Network performance monitoring

Vendor engagement

Job description

About the Role

New Vision Software (NVS) is currently seeking an experienced Radio Technician / Network Communications Specialist for a long-term Federal Government contract opportunity.

Location: ACT preferred | Flexible arrangements / other Australian locations may be considered

Expected Start: 1 March 2027

Initial Contract: 12 months + potential extensions of up to 24 months

Security: Ability to obtain NV1 clearance

Radio Technician / Network Communications Specialist – Long-Term Federal Government Contract

You will provide operational support and technical expertise across a mission-critical radio and communications environment, supporting mobile radio, fixed-site communications and national radio infrastructure.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in:

• P25 and mission-critical radio networks


• Two-way radio and mobile radio systems


• Fixed-site radio communications infrastructure


• Radio network installation, maintenance and troubleshooting


• P25 Core and WAVE technologies


• RF / telecommunications systems


• Microwave and satellite communications


• Radio encryption and secure communications


• Network performance monitoring and complex fault resolution


• Working with telecommunications vendors or State Radio Networks

Experience within emergency services, police, Defence, government, public safety or other critical communications environments would be highly regarded.

The role may also involve travel, stakeholder/vendor engagement, mentoring and supporting radio communications capability across operational environments.

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