Senior Communications Engineer

Airswift; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift seeks a Senior Communications Engineer to lead design, delivery and ongoing upkeep of communications infrastructure across offshore and onshore sites in Australia. The role requires deep experience in operational networks, governance, and asset lifecycle management.

You will work with engineering, projects and maintenance teams to ensure compliant, reliable systems that align with business objectives. Travel to WA and Victoria sites is regular.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronic Engineering or Communications Engineering.
• Eligible for Engineers Australia membership.
• 5–10 years in operational communications and IT infrastructure within energy/oil & gas/mining sectors.
• Proven experience delivering projects from concept through commissioning and handover.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with asset engineers, project managers and stakeholders to understand operational communication needs.
• Provide technical leadership for operational communications across offshore and onshore facilities.
• Lead design, procurement, integration, commissioning and handover of communications projects.
• Collaborate with asset engineers, project managers and operational stakeholders to deliver fit-for-purpose communications solutions.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project outcomes.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Education

Degree in Electronic or Communications Engineering

Eligible for Engineers Australia

Job description

Location: Perth, WA Travel: Regular travel to WA and Victoria operational sites, plus occasional international travel Duration: 24 months

About the role

As a Senior Communications Engineer, you will provide technical leadership for the design, delivery, maintenance, and continuous improvement of operational communications services/infrastructure across offshore and onshore operations. You will work closely with engineering, projects, maintenance, and operations teams to ensure communication systems remain reliable, compliant, and aligned with long-term business objectives. The role will also support capital projects, asset sustainment programs, and engineering governance activities across a broad portfolio of operational communications technologies.

Key responsibilities

Collaborate with Stakeholders. Engage with asset engineers, project managers, and internal customers to understand and address operational communication needs. Provide technical leadership for operational communications systems across offshore and onshore facilities Develop and maintain medium to long-term asset strategies, including lifecycle management and late-life asset sustainment Support the development of CAPEX, OPEX, and ABEX budgets aligned with system strategies and business requirements Collaborate with asset engineers, project managers, and operational stakeholders to deliver fit-for-purpose communications solutions Lead communications projects through design, specification, procurement, integration, construction, commissioning, and handover phases Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and technical specialists to ensure successful project outcomes Manage contractor and vendor performance, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, service levels, and company standards Ensure communications systems comply with relevant Australian legislation, industry regulations, and engineering standards Support change management processes to minimise operational risk and maintain system availability Maintain engineering records, technical documentation, and asset information systems

About you

Degree qualification in Electronic Engineering, Communications Engineering, or a related discipline Eligible for membership with Engineers Australia 5-10 years' experience in operational communications and IT infrastructure within the energy, oil & gas, mining, or resources sectors Demonstrated experience delivering operational communications projects from concept through commissioning and handover Strong understanding of asset lifecycle management and operational communications governance Proven experience managing contractors, vendors, and technical service providers Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities Experience applying process safety and continuous improvement principles within operational environments Experience with one or more of the following technologies: RADAR Systems, CCTV Systems, PA/GA Systems, Digital and Analogue Radio Communications, Microwave Networks, WAN/LAN Infrastructure, Industrial Wi-Fi Networks, Satellite Communications, SCADA and Telemetry Systems, Offshore and Remote Communications Networks

Only candidates with the right to work in Australia will be considered. (Australia Citizen, PR Holder, or Valid Australia working VISA)

About Airswift

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process and infrastructure industries. Airswift serves as a strategic partner to our clients, offering a turnkey workforce solution to capture and deliver the top talent needed to complete successful projects by aligning with the unique needs of our clients. With over 1000 employees and 9,000+ contractors operating in over 130 countries, our geographical reach and pool of talent available is unmatched in the industry and the level of experience, exposure and expertise that the organization has is unparalleled.