Senior Telecom Engineer – National Cabling & Microwave Links

Work Initiatives; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Airservices Australia is seeking a Senior Telecommunications Engineer (Cabling/Links) to design, sustain and modernise critical telecoms infrastructure nationwide. You will contribute to a major network modernisation program transitioning legacy tech to IP-based networks supporting Air Traffic Control and other services.

You will lead complex investigations, advise on projects, manage changes and deliver effective telecom solutions within a 24/7 safety-critical environment, collaborating with

Qualifications

• Requires tertiary Engineering qualification and eligibility for Professional Engineer registration.
• Minimum 5 years' experience supporting structured fibre/optical cabling infrastructure and microwave links.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain Australian Government NV1 Security Clearance.
• Experience designing and implementing structured cabling and telecommunications infrastructure solutions.
• Strong systems engineering capability including change control and governance processes.
• Experience leading technical investigations and delivering practical solutions.
• Experience preparing technical documentation, standards and engineering reports.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently in a 24/7 safety-critical environment.
• Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Design, sustain and modernise telecommunications infrastructure as part of national networks.
• Lead complex technical investigations and provide specialist advice to projects.
• Support system integrity and governance activities and manage technology changes.
• Contribute to planning and delivery of critical telecom initiatives across Airservices.
• Work on nationally significant infrastructure influencing aviation safety outcomes.

Skills

Structured cabling

Microwave links

Systems engineering

Stakeholder engagement

Documentation

Change control

Independent work

24/7 operations

Education

Engineering degree

Registration eligibility (PE)

Tools

ITIL

ISM

ISO 27000

COBIT

ACMA Cabling Licence

Job description

Airservices Australia is seeking a Senior Telecommunications Engineer (Cabling/Links) to design, sustain and modernise critical telecoms infrastructure nationwide. You will contribute to a major network modernisation program transitioning legacy tech to IP-based networks supporting Air Traffic Control and other services.

You will lead complex investigations, advise on projects, manage changes and deliver effective telecom solutions within a 24/7 safety-critical environment, collaborating with