Radio Frequency Engineer

Ongoing opportunity with NSW Telco Authority

Grade 7/8, Base salary maximum up to $110,064.00 per annum plus superannuation

Sydney Location

The NSW Telco Authority is looking for a Radio Frequency Engineer to contribute to the optimisation of telecommunications radio networks. There is a strong focus on network performance analysis and supporting operational activities. You will perform various testing and provide technical input on assigned projects making recommendations to improve the wireless systems and infrastructure supporting the PSN.

Key accountabilities include:

Provide RF propagation analysis, capacity analysis, interference analysis and drawing reviews to produce coverage maps.

Analyse network performance and implement optimisation techniques to ensure efficiency and effectiveness are continually improved.

Adhere to radio design guidelines and standards with RF planning and design ensuring EME compliance.

Apply cost-effective design solutions for the Public Safety Network to ensure solutions meet business objectives.

Perform drive-testing and walk-testing to capture and analyse site performance, provide support and problem resolution to minimise the impact of service outages.

Provide technical input on assigned projects to enable the delivery of agreed outcomes within the timeframes and frameworks established under organisational and divisional plans.

Collaborate with other disciplines such as transmission, core, civil, structural, acquisition, environmental and operations for troubleshooting or design proposal purposes.

Travel may be required occasionally to various locations - typically no more than 5% of time.

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

Good experience in telecommunications network performance management and optimisation strategies.

Sound experience in detailed design and acceptance.

Experience with drive/walk testing equipment and analysing results.

Highly competent in Mentum Planet or similar RF planning software.

Knowledge of interference, link budgets and spectrum planning.

Experience in network rollout or transformation environment (P25, TETRA, LTE, 5G) under a design, optimization, or deployment capacity

Tertiary qualification in telecommunications, electronic, electrical, or related engineering

Highly desirable:

Experience working in Public Safety or Mission Critical systems.

Experience or good understanding of In-Building Systems and repeaters.

Knowledge of P25 technology including physical site configuration, network architecture and site parameters.

Knowledge of P25 base station components, antennas, filters, combiners and site plumbing.

What we need from you

An up to date CV and a brief cover letter outlining how your skills and experience are relevant to the position.

For enquiries relating to role details please contact Tertsea via Tertsea.Tor-Anyiin@customerservice.nsw.gov.au

About NSW Telco Authority

NSW Telco Authority is working with government agencies, and other partners to design and build the next generation of critical and non-critical operational communications services for NSW Government agencies, to better enable them to service and protect NSW communities.

This includes the Critical Communications Enhancement Program (CCEP), with an investment of $320 million by NSW Government, across four years to build an enhanced Public Safety Network, a key role in the development of a national Public Safety Mobile Broadband (PSMB) capability, and the Regional Digital Connectivity and NSW Mobile Black Spot program among others.

Culture is key to the success of the Authority's fast-moving environment, where partners and stakeholders operate to a 'one team' charter, based on the Authority's values of Service, Transparency, Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Safety.

The NSW Telco Authority operates as a standalone Statutory Authority within the Department of Customer Service.

The NSW Telco Authority promotes flexibility and we will consider part time, job share and other flexible arrangements.

For more information on NSW Telco Authority https://www.telco.nsw.gov.au/

Salary Grade 07/08, with the base salary for this role starting at 99,431 base plus superannuation

Click to access the Role Description. For enquiries relating to recruitment please contact Sujatha Sankarankutty via sujatha.sankarankutty@customerservice.nsw.gov.au.

Based on our current Work, Health and Safety (WHS) requirements, and in line with our Mandatory Vaccination Policy, it is a condition of engagement for a role within Service NSW/Department of Customer Service that staff be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination status or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. Any relevant medical circumstances impacting on the ability to obtain a COVID-19 vaccination will be considered. These requirements apply to both internal and external preferred candidates and must be completed prior to commencing in the position. If you have a medical contraindication which may prevent you from complying with this requirement, please contact sujatha.sankarankutty@customerservice.nsw.gov.au to discuss your circumstances.

Closing Date: Thursday 7th April 2022 at 9:59 am

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We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and new ways of working.

The Department of Customer Service serves all the people of NSW and we want to reflect that diversity in our people. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQA+ community, veterans, carers, refugees, people in regional NSW and people of all ages. We strive to be an inclusive workplace where all our people can bring their authentic selves to work without judgement.

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