Principal Consultant - Private And Public Networks South

Bai Communications; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Health & life insurance

Flexible working

Parental leave

Learning & development

LinkedIn Learning

Novated leasing

Employee recognition

Corporate discounts

Job summary

BAI Communications in Australia seeks a Principal Consultant for Digital Mobile Radio and Critical Communications. You will act as a trusted SME, delivering strategic, technical and commercial leadership across complex telecommunications projects for government, public safety, transport, utilities and enterprise sectors.

This highly influential role combines technical excellence with client engagement and business development, mentoring engineers, shaping architectures (DMR, P25, LTE, private

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in telecommunications, electrical or electronics engineering.
• Minimum 10 years in telecommunications.
• 5+ years specialising in Digital Mobile Radio and critical communications networks.
• Experience leading the design, engineering, commissioning and acceptance of large-scale radio systems.
• Strong consulting, advisory or telecommunications infrastructure project delivery experience.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement with senior executives.
• Strong understanding of Australian telecommunications regulations and industry standards.
• Current Australian Driver's Licence; ability to obtain and maintain Baseline Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic consulting and technical leadership for Digital Mobile Radio, Land Mobile Radio and critical communications projects.
• Lead the development of communications strategies, business cases, transformation roadmaps and master plans.
• Conduct technical due diligence, independent engineering reviews and technical assurance activities.
• Define and review complex communications architectures including DMR, P25, LTE, MCX, private wireless and converged solutions.
• Act as the lead technical advisor for major customer engagements and executive stakeholder forums.
• Support revenue growth through technical leadership on bids, tenders and business development opportunities.
• Provide expert guidance on RF engineering, spectrum management, network performance, coverage design and operational resilience.
• Mentor consultants and engineers while driving capability development and technical excellence.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, regulators, vendors and strategic partners.
• Drive innovation and thought leadership aligned with emerging technologies and industry trends.

Skills

Digital Mobile Radio

Critical Communications

RF Engineering

Network Planning

P25

Executive Stakeholder Engagement

Consulting

Telecommunications Strategy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications, Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Job description

Principal Consultant - Private and Public Networks South

It'san exciting time to be part of BAI Communications.

Building on our achievements in broadcasting,telecommunicationsand critical communications, we continue to expand our operations, helping connect people, supportcommunitiesand advance economies across Australia.

Weoperateone of the world's most extensive broadcast networks, delivering fully managed television and radio services to 99% of the Australian population. During emergencies and natural disasters,broadcastersand emergency services trust BAI to deliver the communications infrastructure that communities rely upon.

As next-generation communications technologies continue to evolve, BAIremainsat the forefront of delivering innovative solutions across critical infrastructure, transport networks, utilities, miningoperationsand public safety environments.

Our acquisition of Titan ICT has significantly strengthened our mission-critical communications capability, adding deepexpertiseacross mining, resources and energy sectors and enabling us to deliver robust communications solutions in Australia's most demanding operational environments.

Discover more throughBAI360and explore howwe'reshaping the future of connected infrastructure.

LET'S EXPLORE THE ROLE

As thePrincipal Consultant, Digital Mobile Radio & Critical Communications, you will serve as a recognised subject matter expert, providing strategic,technicaland commercial leadership across complex telecommunications and mission-critical communications projects.

You will work closely with major customers across government, public safety, transport, utilities,miningand enterprise sectors, helping them develop, modernise and optimise critical communications networks that support operational resilience and business success.

This is a highly influential role combining technical excellence, thought leadership, clientengagementand business development.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic consulting and technical leadership for Digital Mobile Radio (DMR), Land Mobile Radio (LMR)and critical communications projects.
• Lead the development of communications strategies, business cases,transformationroadmapsand master plans.
• Conduct technical due diligence, independent engineeringreviewsand technical assurance activities.
• Define and review complex communications architectures including DMR, P25, LTE, MCX, private wireless and converged communications solutions.
• Act as the lead technical advisor for major customer engagements and executive stakeholder forums.
• Support revenue growth through technical leadership on bids,tendersand business development opportunities.
• Provideexpert guidance on RF engineering, spectrum management, network performance, coveragedesignand operational resilience.
• Mentor consultants and engineers while driving capability development and technical excellence.
• Build andmaintainstrong relationships with customers, regulators,vendorsand strategic partners.
• Drive innovation and thought leadership aligned with emerging technologies and industry trends.

LET'S HEAR ABOUT YOU

You are a highly respected communications engineering professional with deepexpertisein Digital Mobile Radio and mission-critical communications environments.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications, Electrical or Electronics Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum 10 years' telecommunications industry experience.
• At least 5 yearsspecialisingin Digital Mobile Radio and critical communications networks.
• Demonstrated experience leading the design, engineering,commissioningand acceptance of large-scale radio systems.
• Strong consulting, advisory or telecommunications infrastructure project delivery experience.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence senior executives and customers.
• Strong understanding of Australian telecommunications regulations and industry standards.
• Current Australian Driver's Licence.
• Australian citizenship and ability to obtain andmaintaina Baseline Security Clearance.

Highly Regarded

• Master's Degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Technology Management or Business.
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or working towards chartered status.
• Engineers Australia membership.
• Motorola, Tait, Hytera or equivalent vendor certifications.
• PMP, PRINCE2 or other project management certifications.
• Experience with Private LTE, MCX, Public Safety Communications or Operational Technology environments.

Technical Expertise

You will bring strong capability across:

• Land Mobile Radio (LMR) Systems
• Mission Critical Communications
• RF Engineering & Radio Network Planning
• P25 Communications Systems
• Private LTE & Broadband Communications
• Telecommunications Infrastructure Design
• Technical Advisory & Consulting Services3uAUX
• Executive Stakeholder Engagement

BENEFITS & CULTURE

At BAI, diversity,inclusionand belonging are central to who we are.

Guided by our values ofOne BAI Team, Customer First, Adapt & Learn and Drive Sustainable Growth, we create an environment where our people can thrive.

Why Join Us?

• Competitiveremunerationpackage plussuperannuation and performance bonus
• ComprehensiveHealth, Life and TPD Insurance
• Salary Continuance Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Gender-neutral parental leave
• Learning and development programs
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Studyleaveand volunteer leave opportunities
• Employee recognition programs
• Novated leasing through SG Fleet
• Corporate discounts and benefits
• Inclusive culture supported by DEI initiatives and employee networks
• Opportunity to work on nationally significant communications infrastructure project

BAI welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse communities, people with disability and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. Should yourequireany adjustments, please contact the Talent Acquisition team.