Senior Telecom Engineer: Cabling & Microwave (National)

Airservices Australia; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Airservices Australia seeks a Senior Telecommunications Engineer (Cabling/Links) to lead design, sustainment and modernisation of its national telecommunications infrastructure. Based in Brisbane, Melbourne, Canberra or Sydney, you will support critical operations used by Air Traffic Control and Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Services.

You will apply systems engineering principles to deliver IP-based network upgrades, oversee complex investigations, drive governance and changes, and collaborate

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Engineering and eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer in a relevant discipline.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience supporting structured fibre/optical cabling infrastructure and microwave communications links.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain an Australian Government NV1 Security Clearance.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing structured cabling and telecommunications infrastructure solutions.
• Strong systems engineering capability, including experience with change control and technical governance processes.
• Experience leading technical investigations, analysing complex issues and delivering practical solutions.
• Experience preparing technical documentation, standards, specifications and engineering reports.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to present technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• The ability to work independently and provide high-quality technical advice with minimal supervision.
• An understanding of the requirements of operating within a 24/7, safety-critical environment.
• A commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, sustainment and modernisation of telecommunications infrastructure.
• Provide specialist engineering expertise across structured fibre/cabling and microwave links.
• Design, implement, support and optimise telecommunications infrastructure for national networks.
• Contribute to major network modernisation transitioning legacy tech to IP-based systems.
• Lead complex technical investigations and governance activities.
• Manage technology changes and support planning/delivery of critical initiatives.
• Support Air Traffic Control and aviation safety through reliable comms infrastructure.

Skills

Structured fibre cabling

Microwave links

Systems engineering

Change control

Technical governance

Documentation

Stakeholder engagement

Independent work

Safety-critical mindset

Education

Engineering degree

Professional Engineer registration eligibility

Job description

Airservices Australia seeks a Senior Telecommunications Engineer (Cabling/Links) to lead design, sustainment and modernisation of its national telecommunications infrastructure. Based in Brisbane, Melbourne, Canberra or Sydney, you will support critical operations used by Air Traffic Control and Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Services.

You will apply systems engineering principles to deliver IP-based network upgrades, oversee complex investigations, drive governance and changes, and collaborate