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Enforcement Communications Maintenance Officer (JR 142246)
Location
ACT
Employment Type
Ongoing (Permanent),Full-time / Part time
Classification
APS Level 4- $79,476.00and$86,246.00plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)
Contact Officer
Carolyn Engstrom on 0477 710 752 or
[email protected]
Office Arrangements
Hybrid - Flexible working arrangements can be negotiated in accordance with our Enterprise Agreement and the operational requirements of the role.
Applications close on20/11/2026at 11:59pm AEST (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.
About our opportunity
This process is being used to fill1 immediate position/s.
Applicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool to fill similar vacancies for up to 18 months anywhere inACT; NSW; NT; QLD; SA; TAS; VIC; WA .
About our team
Technology | Enterprise Technology Services | Operational Capability | Enforcement Communications
The Operational Capability Branch (OCB) enables operational capability through the provision, support and sustainment of technology to operational areas responsible for Australian Border Force (ABF) frontline activities, in line with the ABF Service Delivery Framework and Capability Lifecycle Management Model.
The Enforcement Communication Section (EC) within the Operational Capability Branch, Enterprise Technology Services Division, contributes to the preservation of Australia's border integrity, delivering, maintaining and enhancing Australian Border Force (ABF) operational enforcement communications networks and equipment. Enforcement communications capabilities are critical to ABF operational effectiveness, security and officer/safety.
The EC team is responsible for the design, installation, support, maintenance and upgrades to operational Enforcement Communications equipment, including Ultra High Frequency (UHF)
systems at airports and seaports, networks in regional centres including the Torres Strait where there is an operational ABF presence.
The team is also responsible for deployable tactical satellite communications systems and the delivery of projects funded under the Capital Investment Program.
- The Candidate will have the ability to, or be willing to quickly acquire, technical expertise in the enforcement communications capabilities that are managed by the Section. Specifically, UHF, Very High Frequency (VHF) radio and other communications equipment to be used in remote areas, such as satellite communication and 4G
- The candidate will have an interest in and or experience with computer networking technologies and procedures desirable for UHF and Radio Over IP (ROIP) installation/troubleshooting
- The Enforcement Communications Maintenance Officer will work directly to the Enforcement Communications Technical Officer and with other members of the team and external service providers for Enforcement Communications support and maintenance.
- The role will also be required to contribute to contract management through logistical support and fault and asset management. The position holder will also assist with management of the Enforcement Communications Lab.
- The candidate will have the opportunity to align and work with subject matter experts for Enforcement Communications within the Section to assist with maintenance and logistical asset support across Australia.
Duties and responsibilities
- Deploy, set up, tune and calibrate radio frequency elements following maintenance schedules using appropriate tools and test equipment.
- Identify and resolve network problems following agreed procedures, using UHF network management software and tools to collect agreed performance statistics.
- Contribute to logistical support, including but not limited to:
- asset management database
- encryption key uploads
- upgrade of equipment
- equipment shipping/tracking
- management of storage and equipment, including disposal planning
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📌 Enforcement Communications Maintenance Officer (Australia)
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📍 Australia