NV1 Security Clearance Required
Canberra Based | Remote/Flexible Working Arrangements Considered
A Federal Government Department is seeking an experienced Senior Radio & Critical Communications Engineer to support, maintain and enhance mission-critical communications networks and infrastructure that support nationally significant operational capabilities.
This role is ideal for professionals with experience in P25 radio systems, Land Mobile Radio (LMR), telecommunications infrastructure, RF communications, network operations, communications security, and critical communications environments.
Working as part of a highly skilled technical team, you will provide operational support, technical leadership, stakeholder engagement and infrastructure uplift services across complex communications environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide operational support and technical advice for mission-critical radio and communications infrastructure.
- Maintain and support large-scale digital radio networks, including P25 and Push-to-Talk communications technologies.
- Manage and support communications technologies including:
- Land Mobile Radio (LMR)
- P25 Radio Systems
- Voice Communications Networks
- RF Communications Infrastructure
- Microwave Communications
- Satellite Communications
- Data Communications Networks
- Fixed Site and Mobile Communications Equipment
- Investigate and resolve complex communications, radio and network-related incidents and faults.
- Monitor network and communications infrastructure performance using diagnostic and monitoring tools.
- Support the planning, design, deployment and implementation of communications systems and infrastructure.
- Assist with the operation and lifecycle management of radio assets and communications equipment.
- Manage the deployment, replacement, recovery and decommissioning of communications infrastructure and radio sites.
- Support communications security activities, including encryption and secure communications management.
- Contribute to communications capability uplift programs and infrastructure modernisation initiatives.
- Assist with technical procurement, vendor engagement and contract management activities.
- Engage effectively with stakeholders, service providers and technology vendors to ensure service outcomes are achieved.
- Maintain technical documentation, operational records and engineering artefacts in accordance with government requirements.
- Provide mentoring, coaching and knowledge transfer to team members and broader technical teams.
- Identify emerging technologies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across communications environments.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate experience in several of the following areas:
- P25 Radio Communications Systems
- Land Mobile Radio (LMR) Networks
- Mission-Critical Communications Environments
- Telecommunications Infrastructure
- Radio Network Operations and Support
- Communications Security and Encryption
- RF Communications Technologies
- Network Monitoring and Performance Management
- Communications Incident and Fault Resolution
- Vendor and Stakeholder Management
- Infrastructure Lifecycle Management
- Technical Documentation and Knowledge Transfer
Experience with any of the following will be highly regarded:
- Motorola Solutions technologies
- Tait Communications technologies
- P25 Core Networks
- WAVE Push-to-Talk Solutions
- Two-Way Radio Systems
- Public Safety Communications Networks
- Emergency Services Communications Environments
- Defence Communications Networks
- Radio Frequency (RF) Engineering
- Microwave Communications Systems
- Satellite Communications Systems
- Secure Communications and Encryption Management
- Communications Site Infrastructure
- Radio Site Construction and Decommissioning
- Critical Infrastructure Operations
- Technical Training and Mentoring Programs
What's on Offer
- Long-term Federal Government contract opportunity.
- Opportunity to work on nationally significant communications infrastructure.
- Exposure to modern critical communications technologies and capability uplift programs.
- Collaborative team environment with highly experienced technical professionals.
- Australia-wide opportunities available.
- Flexible work arrangements may be considered subject to operational requirements.
- Opportunity to contribute to communications programs with domestic and international stakeholders.
- Opportunities are available Australia-wide.
- Successful candidates can work from the closest government office location within their State or Territory.
- Reporting lines and management oversight are based in Canberra.
- Flexible and remote working arrangements may be considered at the discretion of the Department.
- Interstate travel may be required to support operational activities, project delivery, stakeholder engagement and geographically dispersed teams.
- Candidates must be willing and able to travel when required.
Please note, due to the nature of the role, the candidate must be an australian citizen with NV1 clearance.
How to apply
Apply directly or for more information on this role, please email Zainab Afzaal at zainab.afzaal@calleo.com.au
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