Electrician Technical Specialist

Airservices Australia; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 133,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Career growth

Cairns lifestyle

Leadership opportunities

Team collaboration

Job summary

Airservices Australia in Cairns seeks an experienced Electrical Technical Specialist to maintain and support CNSI and ATM systems in a highly specialised operational environment. Based in Cairns, you will blend hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities to guide field teams.

The successful applicant will contribute to safe air travel, drive technical improvements, and mentor colleagues while ensuring regulatory compliance and high reliability across critical aviation infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining complex CNSI/ATM or mission-critical systems.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams in field maintenance.
• Strong problem-solving in high‑risk environments.
• Commitment to safety, compliance and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complex CNSI and ATM systems in accordance with safety standards.
• Deliver installation, fault rectification and preventative maintenance.
• Provide technical leadership to field maintenance teams and mentors.
• Support development and delivery of training programs for technicians.
• Coordinate with engineers, service providers and contractors to resolve issues.

Skills

CNSI/ATM systems

Technical leadership

Troubleshooting

Stakeholder comms

Education

Trade qualification

Electrical Licence

Driver's Licence

Job description

• Permanent full-time Electrical Technical Specialist based in Cairns
• Maintain critical aviation technology supporting safe air travel
• Technical leadership role with career development opportunities

Salary

$132,842 to 146,532 + 14 % Super based on experience.

Summary

Are you an experienced electrical technical specialist looking to apply your expertise in a highly specialised operational environment?

As a member of Airservices Australia's Field Maintenance team, you will maintain and support critical Communication, Navigation, Surveillance, Infrastructure (CNSI) and Air Traffic Management (ATM) systems that underpin Australia's aviation network. This role combines hands‑on technical work with leadership responsibilities, offering the opportunity to guide and develop technical teams while contributing to the safety and reliability of essential aviation services.

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 aviation rescue firefighting 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 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

As a Technical Specialist (Band 5), you will play a critical role in maintaining the systems that support Air Traffic Control (ATC) and Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) operations across Northern Queensland.

Based in Cairns, you will be responsible for the monitoring, maintenance, installation and optimisation of complex Communication, Navigation, Surveillance and Infrastructure (CNSI) and Air Traffic Management (ATM) systems.

You will also provide technical leadership to field maintenance teams, supporting capability development, mentoring team members, and assisting the Field Maintenance Manager in the delivery of high‑quality technical services and operational outcomes.

This position offers a unique opportunity to combine technical expertise, leadership, and innovation in a nationally significant operational environment.

What You'll Do

• Maintain complex CNSI and ATM systems and assets in accordance with operational, regulatory and safety requirements.
• Deliver installation, fault rectification, preventative maintenance and technical support activities.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, coaching and guidance to field maintenance team members.
• Support the development and assessment of technical competencies and training programs, including on‑the‑job training.
• Assist with work planning, scheduling and resource allocation to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Coordinate with engineering specialists, service providers and contractors to resolve technical issues and improve system performance.
• Ensure compliance with Airservices governance, safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in hazard identification, risk assessments and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to operational support activities that maintain the reliability and availability of aviation infrastructure.
• Provide technical advice and recommendations to support future technology improvements and business objectives.

The Person

The Successful Applicant Will Have

• Demonstrated experience maintaining and supporting complex communications, navigation, surveillance, infrastructure and/or technology systems.
• Strong technical troubleshooting and problem‑solving capability within critical operational environments.
• Experience providing technical leadership, mentoring and guidance to technical teams.
• Well‑developed stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to contribute to strategic improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Strong commitment to safety, compliance and continuous improvement.
• Experience coordinating activities across multiple stakeholders, contractors and service providers.
• The ability to work independently while supporting broader team objectives.

Qualifications And Experience

• Relevant trade qualification and industry licences where applicable.
• Current State Electrical Licence (where required).
• Australian Driver's Licence.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC).
• Australian Citizenship.
• Demonstrated experience working on CNSI, ATM or comparable mission‑critical systems.
• Experience leading technical work programs or specialist maintenance teams.
• Construction Industry White Card

Desirable

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
• Electrical Engineering qualification or related discipline.
• Current CPR/LVR certification
• Experience within aviation, telecommunications, defence, infrastructure or other highly regulated operational environments.

Security Clearance

To be eligible to apply, you must be an Australian citizen as an Australian AGSVA security clearance is required for this role. Please refer to the

This role performs Safety Sensitive Aviation Activities and as such is subjected to our Drug and Alcohol Management Procedure (DAMP).

Why Join Airservices?

• Meaningful work: Help keep Australia's skies safe through critical aviation technology.
• Leadership opportunities: Mentor and support skilled technical teams.
• Career growth: Access ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Unique environment: Work on systems supporting ATC and ARFF operations.
• Cairns lifestyle: Enjoy a tropical location while supporting national infrastructure.
• Job security: Permanent role with a respected national organisation.
• Great culture: Join a collaborative team focused on safety and innovation.

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