Field Services Team Lead - Naval

Rohde & Schwarz; Darwin; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hour models

Attractive compensation

Fitness studio

Career opportunities

Salary continuance insurance

Job summary

Rohde & Schwarz is seeking a Field Services Team Lead in Darwin, Australia. You will be responsible for leading a technical team, coordinating maintenance tasks on communication systems, and translating complex information into clear documentation.

The ideal candidate will hold a Certificate IV in Electrotechnology and have experience with HF, VHF, and SATCOM systems. We offer flexible hours, competitive compensation, and a culture that values collaboration and learning.

Qualifications

• Experience with HF, VHF, UHF Radio Systems, SATCOM Systems, and IT Infrastructure.
• Previous experience within Defence is highly desirable.
• Experience working onboard Maritime Platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of Technical Officers.
• Define and coordinate maintenance tasks for the Communications System.
• Translate complex technical information into clear documentation.

Skills

Repair and maintenance of communication systems

Technical investigation and documentation skills

Collaboration and stakeholder management

Education

Certificate IV in Electrotechnology and Communications

Job description

As part of our in‑country Capability Delivery & Sustainment (CD&S) team, the Field Services Team Lead will provide ongoing support, preventative and corrective maintenance, and upgrades of communications systems, such as HF, V/UHF, Secure Voice, SATCOM, antennas and network subsystems for ship and shore installations.

Your Tasks

• Leading a small team of Technical Officers
• Defining, planning, allocating and coordinating maintenance tasks associated with the Communications System
• Tracking and reporting both internally and externally the progress of tasks
• Performing maintenance on Communications System equipment, antennas and associated cabling/feeder systems to the Lowest Replaceable Unit (LRU)
• Performing maintenance on Communications System Software, including liaising with engineering and software development teams
• Performing technical investigations related to issues raised in relation to the Communications System, including preparation of a report with a recommendation to resolve the issue
• Assisting engineering teams in successfully setting up platforms, providing technical support and ensuring adherence to established procedures
• Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders on technical maintenance and support activities to develop solutions and assist in resolving technical, maintenance and support requests and directing unresolved issues to the appropriate channels
• Translating complex technical information into clear, concise, and accurate documentation – including post‑activity reports, completion reports, system and sub‑system specifications – to support installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting efforts
• Ensuring strict adherence to approved work practices and all relevant Work Health and Safety (WHS) procedures, with specific responsibility for ESD prevention, electronic equipment handling, and safe working at heights
• Participating in and supporting the assembly, installation, test, and commissioning of systems and products
• Reviewing and ensuring activities comply with R&S and customer plans, procedures, and regulations
• Ensuring activities comply with Commonwealth and State/Territory regulations
• Pro‑actively managing customer expectations regarding incident and service request resolutions
• Maintaining a regular on‑site presence at the customer facility to enable timely resolution of maintenance tasks and follow‑up customer engagements

Your Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Electrotechnology and Communications or equivalent qualification
• Highly desirable to have previous experience with the repair and maintenance of communication systems, including but not limited to HF, VHF, UHF Radio Systems, SATCOM Systems, Secure Voice and Cryptographic Systems, IT Infrastructure, including network and desktop hardware, Configuration and management of software applications
• Highly desirable to have previous experience working within Defence
• Highly desirable to have previous experience working onboard Maritime Platforms
• Rohde & Schwarz will provide comprehensive training in communications systems, communications equipment and software through our Learning & Development Centre to build upon the prior industry experience and qualifications

Equal Opportunities

Equal opportunities are important to us. We are looking forward to receiving your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, age as well as sexual orientation and identity.

Due to the nature of our work, many roles require an Australian nationality and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet eligibility.

Our Offer

• Flexible working hour models
• Attractive compensation
• Privately owned company
• Fitness studio
• Career opportunities
• Top performance award
• Salary continuance insurance
• Corporate/team events
• Culture of collaboration & learning
• Global company & environment
• Flagship projects