Electrical Engineer

Air Services Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

14% superannuation

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Airservices Australia is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer for a 24-month temporary full-time role based at Melbourne or Brisbane Airport. You will support NexGen, ARFFS fleet projects and CASA Part 139H compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, is eligible for RPEQ, and has 5+ years in asset-intensive environments. A driver’s licence is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer – Electrical (RPEQ or equivalent).
• Minimum five years’ professional engineering experience in asset-intensive or project delivery environments.
• Demonstrated understanding of systems engineering and requirements management.
• Current Australian Driver's Licence.
• Experience in regulated environments is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical engineering expertise to support the NexGen Program and new ULFV assets.
• Collaborate with operational, engineering and project teams to transition assets safely into service.
• Support engineering assurance activities under the Technology Management Framework.
• Provide specialist advice on vehicle electrical systems and fleet infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with CASA Part 139H and other regulatory requirements.
• Investigate, analyse and resolve technical issues affecting ARFFS fleet assets.
• Contribute to systems engineering activities, requirements management and asset lifecycle decisions.
• Prepare technical reports, engineering assessments, specifications and recommendations.
• Engage with suppliers, contractors and stakeholders to ensure maintainability requirements are met.
• Participate in safety, risk, environmental, compliance and governance activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance fleet safety and reliability.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Systems engineering

Requirements management

Technical reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Registration eligibility as Professional Engineer – Electrical (RPEQ)

Current Australian Driver's Licence

Job description

Apply now Job no: 502846
Work type: Fixed Term Full Time
Location: VIC, QLD
Categories: Engineering, Technology

• Looking for an Experience Electrical Engineer
• 24 month Temporary Full-time and excellent benefits
• Melbourne or Brisbane Airport location

The Organisation

Airservices Australia is a government-owned organisation responsible for the safe and efficient management of 11% of the world’s airspace and provision of air traffic services at Australia’s busiest airports.

Our people are our greatest asset with a dynamic and diverse team operating from locations across the country - from bustling cities to regional and remote locations. This team keep’s Australia’s aviation industry safe every day of the year, both in the air and on the ground.

We connect people with their world safely – linking family and friends, generating economic activity, creating jobs, and facilitating trade and tourism.

Airservices is committed to fostering a culture that is diverse, inclusive, and respectful. We encourage motivated individuals who love what they do, value a service first mindset, and embrace a challenge to explore a career with Airservices. In return you will be a valued team member, be offered flexibility and experience a meaningful career in an exciting, ever-evolving aviation industry.

The Role & The Team

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our Built Environment, Facilities & Fleet Management team.

This is a 24-month Temporary Full-Time opportunity based in either Melbourne Airport or Brisbane Airport

This role will play a critical part in supporting the delivery of Airservices' NexGen Program, working closely with business-as-usual engineering teams to ensure the successful introduction of Ultra Large Fire Vehicles (ULFV) and associated assets into operational service in accordance with Airservices' Technology Management Framework.

The position will also provide ongoing fleet engineering support across Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Services (ARFFS) assets, helping maintain compliance with CASA Part 139H requirements, supporting vehicle safety initiatives, and ensuring the reliability, maintainability and availability of operational fleet assets. The role may also provide specialist engineering advice across a range of electrical systems supporting ARFFS operations.

What you’ll do

• Provide electrical engineering expertise to support the introduction of new ULFV assets through the NexGen Program.
• Work collaboratively with operational, engineering and project teams to ensure assets are transitioned safely and effectively into service.
• Support engineering assurance activities in accordance with Airservices' Technology Management Framework.
• Provide specialist advice on vehicle electrical systems and associated fleet infrastructure.
• Support ongoing fleet engineering activities to ensure compliance with CASA Part 139H and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Investigate, analyse and resolve technical issues affecting ARFFS fleet assets.
• Contribute to systems engineering activities, requirements management and asset lifecycle decisions.
• Prepare technical reports, engineering assessments, specifications and recommendations.
• Engage with suppliers, contractors and stakeholders to ensure supportability and maintainability requirements are achieved.
• Participate in safety, risk, environmental, compliance and governance activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance fleet safety, reliability and operational performance

Please see the link below to view the full Position Description:

You are a collaborative and solutions-focused engineer who enjoys working in complex operational environments. You have strong technical capability, excellent stakeholder engagement skills and a practical approach to solving engineering challenges.

You will bring:

• Experience supporting engineering projects, asset introduction programs or operational fleet environments.
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles and asset lifecycle management.
• Understanding of systems engineering practices, requirements management and engineering governance frameworks.
• Ability to analyse technical issues and develop effective, evidence-based solutions.
• Experience preparing technical reports, specifications and engineering documentation.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A commitment to safety, compliance and continuous improvement.
• Experience working within regulated environments, infrastructure, transport, emergency services, defence, aviation or similar industries will be highly regarded.

The following qualifications are essential to be considered for this role:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer – Electrical (RPEQ or equivalent state-based registration as applicable).
• Minimum five years' professional engineering experience, ideally within asset-intensive or project delivery environments.
• Demonstrated understanding of systems engineering and requirements management.
• Current Australian Driver's Licence.

Airservices Australia is a diverse and inclusive employer that recognises the benefits of having a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. We encourage applications from diverse groups including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

Security Clearance

To be eligible, you must be an Australian citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Defence Baseline Security Clearance and Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC). Please refer to the security check requirements successful applicants will be required to undertake as part of the recruitment process.

Why Join Airservices?

• Purpose-driven work: Support the delivery of critical emergency response capability that helps keep Australia's airports safe.
• Unique engineering challenges: Contribute to the introduction of next-generation aviation rescue and firefighting vehicles.
• Professional development: Access ongoing learning, technical development and career progression opportunities.
• Supportive culture: Join a collaborative team committed to safety, engineering excellence and innovation.
• Excellent benefits: Competitive salary, 14% superannuation and flexible working arrangements.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Airservices Australia, we embrace and thrive on diversity of thought, perspectives and capabilities because we know the benefits of having a workforce that is representative of the community we serve.

We actively encourage and welcome candidates from all cultural backgrounds, gender identities, people living with disability, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.