Job Description

Radio Network Encryption Support - Senior Technician

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $97,955 - $111,142
Grade: VPS 4
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Applications close: Wednesday 4 March 2026

About the Role

As a Senior Technician in Radio Network Encryption, you will have the key role of supporting the encryption of state-wide emergency services, ensuring that Victoria Police's radio communications remain secure, encrypted, and protected. Your role is essential in maintaining the integrity of mission-critical information shared across our radio network.

The Senior Technician Encryption role sits within Operational Technology and is part of the Frontline Technology Domain.

Role Accountabilities

• Assist in the provision of State-wide emergency services encryption management across all Victoria Police radio devices
• Identify and resolve key encryption issues associated with the Victoria Police Metropolitan Mobile Radio (MMR) Network and Regional Radio Network (RMR)
• Provide radio key encryption support to key external emergency services agencies
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to undertake regular audits of encryption key assignments
• Coordinate relevant implementation activities, including the approval of service requests for radio encryption
• Provide advice and recommendations in respect of network performance, proposed network changes, analysis and diagnosis of system faults
• Provide radio communication technical encryption services and support to the State Police Operations Centre (SPOC)
• Provide technical liaison and advisory function on Radio Key encryption within other emergency services organisations
• Collaborate with Project Managers to assist the onboarding of radio key encryption of external emergency service agencies
• Provide expert encryption advice and support to implement suitable encryption options across specialist operational units
• Provide After Hours (fortnightly) service delivery and support for encryption related matters

Required Skills

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of radio encryption technology and specialist secure communication equipment
• Proficient in ServiceNow and sound knowledge of ITIL Frameworks
• Experience working in an agile and dynamic technology environment with commercial networks LTE, Cellular and Radio
• Demonstrated ability to work independently or as a member of a team in a highly confidential environment
• Knowledge of and experience in emerging radio communication technology and large complex radio networks
• Ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders and provide consultancy services and specialist advice
• Relevant experience working on radio infrastructure and delivery of radio services within a large complex environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Requirements

• Australian Citizenship required (PR not sufficient)
• National Security Vetting required
• Located at Victoria Police Centre, 311 Spencer Street, Docklands
• May require out-of-hours work