Position Summary An exciting contract opportunity is available for an experienced Senior RF & Microwave Infrastructure Technician to join a vital federal government Emergency Communications Network project based in Canberra starting November 30, 2026. In this critical hands-on technical role, you will be responsible for upgrading legacy radio networks at overseas and remote sites to ensure emergency communications remain reliable, secure, and fit for purpose. You will leverage your deep practical expertise in radio communication engineering, RF design, microwave systems optimization, satellite communications, and hardware calibration to execute complex field deployments. This opportunity offers a 12-month contract with two 12-month extension options, requiring an active NV2 security clearance (PV preferred) and a willingness to travel regularly to remote and international locations.

Detailed Job Description As a Senior RF & Microwave Infrastructure Technician supporting federal government emergency communications in Canberra, you will take full technical and operational ownership of radio network upgrades, field installations, and fault resolution. Your day-to-day responsibilities include designing, installing, tuning, calibrating, and troubleshooting complex radio frequency (RF), microwave, and satellite communications (SATCOM) systems. You will collaborate closely with government stakeholders, engineering teams, and project managers while producing robust technical documentation, including High-Level Designs (HLDs) and comprehensive maintenance plans. Furthermore, you will undertake regular domestic and international travel to remote and overseas Australian government sites to execute deployment operations, provide technical support,



and ensure mission-critical uptime.

Key Responsibilities

Lead hands-on design, installation, tuning, calibration, and fault resolution across complex RF, microwave, and satellite communication systems.

Execute legacy radio network upgrades and modernization projects for federal government emergency communications infrastructure.

Undertake regular travel to remote domestic and overseas international locations for field deployments, hardware staging, and technical support.

Author and maintain rigorous technical documentation, including High-Level Designs (HLDs), low-level architectures, and maintenance plans.

Perform antenna alignment, RF path testing, spectrum analysis, and performance optimization across diverse frequency bands.

Collaborate seamlessly with government stakeholders, project managers, and cross-functional technical teams.

Ensure strict adherence to government security protocols, safety standards, and operational compliance requirements.

Provide expert-level technical troubleshooting and rapid incident response for mission-critical communication networks.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Communications, or a related technical discipline.





Minimum of 5+ years of professional hands‑on experience in radio communication engineering and RF infrastructure.

Robust practical knowledge of RF and microwave systems, including design, testing, optimization, and hardware calibration.

Proven technical documentation skills with demonstrated experience authoring High-Level Designs (HLDs) and maintenance procedures.

Active NV2 Security Clearance (Negative Vetting Level 2) is strictly mandatory; Positive Vetting (PV) clearance is highly preferred.

Complete willingness and flexibility to travel regularly to remote regional and overseas international government sites.

Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication capabilities for stakeholder liaison.

Mandatory legal eligibility to work in Australia with eligibility to hold required Australian government security clearances.

Nice-to-Have Skills

Prior professional experience working on Australian government SATCOM programs or overseas diplomatic mission sites.

Advanced certifications in RF engineering, telecommunications, or defense‑grade communications systems.

Hands‑on experience with satellite modems, ground station antennas, and cryptographic equipment.

Familiarity with defense project management methodologies and ITIL service management frameworks.

Strong background in emergency services or critical national infrastructure (CNI) communication protocols.

Application Information

Recruiter: Federal Government Emergency Communications Project Team

Contact Name: Recruitment Coordination Desk

Email:

Phone:

Application URL: rgm3eai

Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Government Contract Rates

Deadline: Open until filled

Notice Period: Immediate availa

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