Senior Radio Systems Engineer | Full-time Permanent

Australian Capital Territory; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 149,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

ACT Government Digital Canberra is seeking a Senior Radio Systems Engineer in Canberra to lead the planning, architecture and standards for mission-critical radio networks. You will guide network performance, spectrum and encryption management, ensuring interoperability and strong vendor engagement.

The role combines technical leadership with team management and strategic influence, supporting Emergency Services and other ACT Government users.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Radio or Electrical Engineering/ICT is highly regarded.
• Current AGSVA NV1 security clearance or ability to obtain is required.
• No pre-employment medical required.
• No Working with Vulnerable People Check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide planning, architecture, standards and management for mission-critical radio networks.
• Oversee network performance, spectrum and encryption management, interoperability and vendor engagement.
• Exercise technical leadership and oversee team management within Digital Canberra.

Skills

P25 trunked radio systems

Frequency planning

Emergency services communications

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Team management

Education

Related tertiary qualification in Radio or Electrical Engineering / ICT

Job description

Senior Radio Systems Engineer
Full-time Permanent

Closes: 14 September 2026

Classification: Senior Information Technology Officer Grade B
Salary: $149,172 - $167,151 plus superannuation
Position No: 67711
Directorate: Digital Canberra
Advertised (Gazettal date): 17 August 2026
Contact Officer: Brett Dawson [e-mail] or(02) 6207 8764

Details: Join Digital Canberra’s Radio Network Team and play a pivotal role in shaping the ACT Government’s radio communications infrastructure. As a Senior Radio Systems Engineer, you’ll provide advice on planning, architecture, standards, and management of mission-critical radio networks supporting the Emergency Services Agency and other ACT Government users. This position combines technical leadership with strategic influence and team management —overseeing network performance, spectrum and encryption management, interoperability, and vendor engagement. Ideal candidates will bring knowledge of P25 trunked radio systems, frequency planning, and emergency services communications, along with strong analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills. If you’re ready to deliver innovative solutions that keep Canberra connected and safe, this is your opportunity.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

• A related tertiary qualification in Radio or Electrical Engineering / ICT will be highly regarded.
• A current AGSVA issued NV1 security clearance is required for this position, or the ability to obtain and maintain one.
• This position does not require a pre-employment medical.
• This position does not require a Working with Vulnerable People Check.

Note: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.
Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.

This position is located in a workplace designated for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk.

Opportunities for flexible working options could include hybrid working, being a combination of working from home, designated office based and FlexiSpace working locations across the ACT, part-time hours, job-sharing, flexible start, and finish times.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal .