Mining Communications Engineer - IT/OT Networks & Wireless

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

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.