Radio Product Specialist - Radio Services

About the role

The Radio Product Specialist works in Operational Technology, part of the Frontline Technology Domain, and is responsible for maturing the product management and management of Victoria Police's radio fleet of around 13,000 devices. The role leads a team, sets and upholds delivery, champions agile ways of working and provides specialist product advice on portable and mobile devices across the Metropolitan Mobile Network (UHF and VHF) and the Victoria Radio Network.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the radio fleet and build technical capability to exploit opportunities such as Radio Wi-Fi, LTE connectivity and broadband Push to Talk.
• Provide specialist product advice and radio support to ICT service delivery teams and operational divisions, and act as technical liaison with other stakeholders.
• Develop a strategic technical capability and a robust testing framework to assess new technologies and recommend device suitability.
• Monitor radio technology functionality and recommend improvements to senior stakeholders.
• Act as the system matter expert and technical reference point, mentoring colleagues and supporting continuous improvement.
• Work with vendors to resolve complex radio communications problems.
• Develop a radio encryption capability, set standards for other emergency agencies, and build strategic roadmaps for product development.
• Drive automation and standards, develop device management procedures, and manage critical service delivery vulnerabilities and risks.
• Maintain reporting metrics, stakeholder engagement, and a knowledge base for internal support teams and end users.

Required profile

• Experience with P25 RF radios and networks, including UHF, VHF and HF platforms.
• Experience in an agile technology environment with commercial networks (LTE, cellular, radio); experience with senior stakeholders on product roadmaps in large enterprises is highly advantageous.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts, including radio, telecommunications, WAN/LAN/VPN.
• Sound understanding of the current Victoria Police P25 radio networks, geofencing and VRN.
• Ability to embrace change, adapt and foster continuous improvement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including technical documentation.
• Australian citizenship, as national security vetting and a security classification are required.

Required skills

• Experience with ServiceNow is highly regarded.
• ITIL foundations certification.

What we offer

• Salary range of $116,413 - $140,849 per year plus superannuation.
• Flexible working arrangements and a supportive team with career development.

The position is based at Victoria Police Centre, Docklands, Melbourne. Applications close midnight on Monday 30 November 2026 and must be submitted through the Jobs and Skills Exchange, the Victorian Government careers site or Seek.