Communications Engineer

Talison Lithium; Greenbushes; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Income protection insurance

Life Insurance for company superannua…

Competitive parental leave policy

Salary sacrifice for remote area hous…

Site incentive scheme

Job summary

Talison Lithium is seeking a site-based Communications Engineer to provide specialist IT/OT communications and network infrastructure support across mining operations. You will design, implement, support and improve fibre and IP networks, Wi‑Fi, digital radio, private LTE and wireless systems to ensure reliable, secure operations.

You'll work across IT and OT environments, handling incidents, supporting upgrades, and contributing to solution design with operations and automation teams.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Telecommunications, Network Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience in communications, telecommunications or network engineering in mining or operational environments.
• Industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP or equivalent will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support for site communications and network infrastructure.
• Maintain and troubleshoot fibre, wireless, radio, LTE, and IP networking systems.
• Respond to incidents and resolve communications and network issues.
• Support infrastructure projects, upgrades, and new technology deployments.
• Contribute to solution design, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Collaborate with site operations, automation, and technical teams.
• Drive continuous improvement across communications and network environments.
• Ensure communications systems remain reliable, secure, and fit for purpose.

Skills

IP networking

Routing

Switching

Network design

Wireless comms

Digital radio

LTE

OT exposure

CCNA

CCNP

Education

Bachelors or equivalent in Telecommunications/Network Engineering/CS

Job description

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Lithium plays a critical role in the transition to clean energy, and Talison Lithium is the world’s leading lithium minerals producer with the largest high-grade ore body in the world - join us and be a part of the transition.

Talison Lithium aims to maximise local employment where possible by recruiting people who live in and around our local communities of Greenbushes, Bridgetown, Donnybrook, Nannup, Boyup Brook and Manjimup.

About the Role

Reporting to the IST Infrastructure Manager, the successful candidate will provide specialist technical expertise across Talison's Corporate IT and Operational Technology (OT) communications and network infrastructure. This hands‑on, site‑based role supports the critical communications systems that underpin mining operations, safety and production across site.

Working across both IT and OT environments, you will design, implement, support and continuously improve technologies including fibre and copper networks, routed IP networks, Wi-Fi, digital radio, private LTE and point‑to‑point wireless systems. Combining operational support with project delivery and solution design, you will play a key role in ensuring our communications infrastructure remains reliable, secure and fit for purpose.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide operational support for site communications and network infrastructure
• Maintain and troubleshoot fibre, wireless, radio, LTE, and IP networking systems
• Respond to incidents and resolve communications and network issues
• Support infrastructure projects, upgrades, and new technology deployments
• Contribute to solution design, testing, and commissioning activities
• Collaborate with site operations, automation, and technical teams
• Drive continuous improvement across communications and network environments
• Ensure communications systems remain reliable, secure, and fit for purpose

About the Candidate:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Telecommunications, Network Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent industry experience
• Experience in communications, telecommunications or network engineering, ideally within mining or other operational environments
• Strong knowledge of IP networking, including routing, switching and network design principles
• Hands‑on experience with wireless communications technologies, including digital radio, LTE and point‑to‑point wireless systems
• Experience supporting and troubleshooting communications and network infrastructure in high‑availability environments
• Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and operational stakeholders
• Industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP or equivalent will be highly regarded
• Exposure to Operational Technology (OT), industrial networking or radio communications environments will be advantageous

Some of the many benefits of working with Talison include:

• Flexible working environment
• Income protection insurance
• Life Insurance for company superannuation employees
• Competitive parental leave policy
• Salary sacrifice options for remote area housing, motor vehicles and superannuation
• Participation in site performance‑based incentive scheme

About Talison Lithium:

Talison Lithium supports many of the community projects, groups and sporting events our employees are involved in. Our future is within, and as part of, the community.

The Greenbushes Lithium Operation is located in a unique residential setting, near the town of Greenbushes atop the picturesque Darling Scarp. Being active in the broader community is integral to our core business values of safety, transparency and inclusiveness. We regularly carry out site tours for local school and community groups and promote education through Mine Open Days and community events.

Supporting a diverse workforce:

Talison Lithium strongly encourages applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of work experience. Talison Lithium takes pride in its unique location and the excellent work/life balance offering that our employees enjoy. Talison Lithium recognises that we are strengthened by diversity and is committed to providing a work environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We are an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from all genders, cultures and identities.