Physical Security and Communications Technical Lead

Flying Doctor; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options (up to $15,

Employee Assistance Program

Recognition and reward programs

Learning and development opportunities

Support for remote/regional operations

Job summary

The Royal Flying Doctor Service South Australia / Northern Territory (RFDS SA/NT) is seeking a Physical Security and Communications Technical Lead to provide leadership over security and communications technologies across our organisation. Based in Adelaide, you will help ensure reliability, efficiency and alignment with operational needs while modernising multiple sites.

You will lead physical security systems such as access control, CCTV and alarms, and oversee tracking, satellite and radio

Qualifications

• Experience managing electronic security systems, including access control and CCTV.
• Experience delivering technical projects and upgrades.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a demanding environment.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Commitment to safety, continuous improvement and service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for physical security systems, including access control, CCTV and alarm technologies.
• Manage communication platforms such as tracking systems, satellite communications and radio networks.
• Coordinate maintenance programs, system troubleshooting and fault resolution activities.
• Lead technology improvement projects, upgrades and infrastructure enhancements.
• Support the development of future technology strategies and lifecycle replacement plans.
• Work with internal stakeholders and external vendors to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Skills

Electronic security

Technical project delivery

Problem solving

Stakeholder engagement

Safety and quality

Education

Security/Telecommunications/Electronics degree

Job description

Physical Security and Communications Technical Lead

• Full-time permanent position based in Adelaide
• Attractive remuneration package and salary packaging benefits

Physical Security and Communications Technical Lead

About the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Australia / Northern Territory (RFDS SA/NT)
We are trusted leaders in delivering aeromedical and primary healthcare services to people living in remote, rural and regional communities across South Australia and the Northern Territory.
Driven by our values of Care, Integrity, Collaboration and Innovation, we are committed to improving health outcomes and ensuring all Australians can access quality healthcare, regardless of where they live.

About this Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and technically capable Physical Security and Communications Technical Lead to provide leadership and oversight of critical security and communications technologies across our organisation.
In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring our security and communication systems remain reliable, efficient and aligned with operational requirements. You will play a key role in maintaining existing infrastructure while identifying opportunities to enhance and modernise systems across multiple sites.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing technical leadership for physical security systems, including access control, CCTV and alarm technologies.
• Managing communication platforms such as tracking systems, satellite communications and radio networks.
• Coordinating maintenance programs, system troubleshooting and fault resolution activities.
• Leading technology improvement projects, upgrades and infrastructure enhancements.
• Supporting the development of future technology strategies and lifecycle replacement plans.
• Working closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors to deliver high-quality outcomes.

About You
You are a proactive and solutions-focused technical specialist who thrives in a complex operational environment. You bring strong technical expertise, a collaborative approach and the ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on system management.
You will bring:

• Demonstrated experience managing electronic security systems, including access control and CCTV platforms.
• Experience delivering technical projects, system upgrades and infrastructure improvements.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and respond effectively to operational issues.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• A commitment to safety, continuous improvement and service excellence.

The following will be highly regarded:

• Knowledge of satellite communications, radio networks, tracking technologies or telecommunications systems.
• Qualifications in security, telecommunications, electronics or a related discipline.
• Industry certifications or licences relevant to security technologies.

Our Benefits
As part of our team, you will be supported to achieve your best while contributing to meaningful work that makes a real difference.
We offer:

• Generous salary packaging options (up to $15,899 plus $2,650 meal and entertainment benefits)
• Competitive remuneration
• Employee Assistance Program
• Reward and recognition programs
• Learning and development opportunities
• The opportunity to contribute to an organisation that supports remote and regional communities across Australia

Applications close at 11:59pm on 18th November 2026

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a positive culture and offers a diverse, safe and supportive work environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.