Senior Engineering Specialist (Mechanical)

Airservices Australia; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Airservices Australia has an excellent opportunity within our Project Engineering Team for an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer. You will provide technical leadership across design, delivery, testing and commissioning of critical mechanical infrastructure including Fire Stations, Control Towers, and Air Traffic Service Centres.

This role offers a dynamic environment with exposure to diverse activities, coordinating with external design consultants, witness testing and acceptance events, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and 10+ years in building services.
• State-based engineering registration or ability to obtain.
• Strong design knowledge across HVAC, ventilation, heating.
• Familiarity with high-reliability sectors.
• Experience testing, commissioning and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical building services projects from concept to commissioning.
• Discipline lead for mechanical engineering outcomes.
• Review concept, schematic and detailed designs with external consultants.
• Coordinate design reviews and feedback.
• Support planning to meet scope, budget and program.
• Report project status to senior management.
• Perform construction inspections for design compliance.
• Attend site acceptance and user acceptance tests.
• Mentor and grow the engineering cohort.

Skills

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Technical leadership

Coaching

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

HVAC systems

BMS

Air compressors

Generators

Fuel systems

Building Management Systems

Job description

• Work on the next generation of critical aviation infrastructure supporting Air Traffic Control and Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements available
• Permanent Full Time
• Melbourne or Brisbane

Summary

Airservices Australia has an excellent opportunity within our Project Engineering Team for an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer. This is an incredible opening for you to bring your exceptional building services capability to a tight knit team of passionate engineers. Your expertise will see you providing technical guidance to the design, construction, and refurbishment of critical aviation facilities including Fire Stations, Control Towers, and Air Traffic Service Centres.

This dynamic position provides exposure to a broad range of activities, from coordinating with external design consultants to attending witness testing and acceptance events throughout the project lifecycle. Your attitude and expertise as a Senior Mechanical Engineer will see you providing technical leadership and guidance to a wider team of mechanical engineers.

The Organisation

Airservices Australia is a government-owned organisation responsible for the safe and efficient management of 11% of the world’s airspace and provision of aviation rescue firefighting services at Australia’s busiest airports.

Our people are our greatest asset with a dynamic and diverse team operating from locations across the country - from bustling cities to regional and remote locations, including an island. This team keep are helping to secure the future of Australia’s skies and keep it amongst the safest in the world.

We connect people with their world safely – linking family and friends, generating economic activity, creating jobs, and facilitating trade and tourism.

Airservices is committed to fostering a culture that is diverse, inclusive, and respectful. We encourage motivated individuals who love what they do, value a service first mindset and embrace a challenge to explore a career with Airservices. In return you will be a valued team member, be offered flexibility and experience a meaningful career in an exciting, ever-evolving aviation industry.

The Role & The Team

As a Senior Engineering Specialist (Mechanical), you will provide technical leadership across the design, delivery, testing, and commissioning of critical mechanical infrastructure projects that support Airservices' national operations. Working closely with project managers, contractors, and operational stakeholders, you will ensure mechanical systems are safe, compliant, reliable, and fit for purpose throughout the project lifecycle.

You’ll join a highly skilled engineering team responsible for delivering infrastructure outcomes across a diverse portfolio of operational facilities. This role offers the opportunity to influence major infrastructure projects, provide expert technical advice, and mentor the next generation of engineers.

In This Senior Role, You Will

• Lead medium to major mechanical building services projects from concept design through to construction, testing and commissioning.
• Be the discipline lead, taking ownership of mechanical engineering outcomes from concept design through to construction and testing.
• Work with external design consultants to review concept, schematic and detailed designs and ensure they meet Airservices requirements.
• Contribute to design reviews, coordinating feedback on behalf of Airservices
• Support project managers in planning to meet scope, budget and program requirements.
• Communicate to senior management on project status, key risks, and dependencies
• Undertake construction inspections to ensure compliance to the design and build requirements.
• Attend testing activities including site acceptance testing and user acceptance tests.
• Contribute to the overall engineering cohort, continuing to build a strong culture through learning and experience.

The Person

You are a Senior Mechanical Engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, influencing project outcomes and working collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders. You bring strong technical expertise, commercial awareness, and a passion for coaching and developing others.

The Successful Applicant Will Have

• 10+ years’ experience in mechanical building services engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• State-based engineering registration (e.g. RPEQ or RPEV), or the ability to obtain registration.
• Strong design knowledge across HVAC, ventilation, heating, and associated systems.
• Familiarity with additional mechanical plant including air compressors, generators, fuel systems, and Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Familiarity across high reliability sectors including data centres, defence, and healthcare.
• Working knowledge of the BCA, NCC, and relevant Australian Standards.
• Experience preparing and reviewing mechanical designs, technical specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Experience in testing, commissioning, and deployment of mechanical systems.
• Proven coaching, mentoring, and technical leadership experience.

At Airservices Australia, we embrace and thrive on diversity of thought, perspectives, and capabilities because we know the benefits of having a workforce that is representative of the community that we serve. We appreciate everyone is unique and acknowledge diversity in thought leads to greater transparency and improved consideration in our decision making.

We believe a diverse workforce supported by an inclusive culture is central to our success. We actively encourage and welcome candidates from all cultural backgrounds, gender identities, people living with disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

Security Clearance

To be eligible to apply, you must be an Australian Citizen or a Permanent resident as an ASIC is required for this role. Please refer to the successful applicants will be required to undertake as part of the recruitment process.