Senior Telecommunications Engineer

Airservices Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Airservices Australia is seeking a Senior Telecommunications Engineer (Cabling/Links) based in Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra or Sydney to design, sustain and modernise national telecommunications infrastructure critical to Air Traffic Control and Rescue services.

You will lead modernisation of structured fibre and cabling, microwave links, and related telecom systems, applying lifecycle engineering and governance to deliver safe, reliable networks across the aviation sector.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree and eligibility for Professional Engineer registration.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in structured fibre/optical cabling and microwave links.
• Eligible to obtain an Australian Government NV1 Security Clearance.
• Experience designing and implementing cabling and telecommunications solutions.
• Strong systems engineering capability including change control.

Responsibilities

• Design, sustainment and modernisation of Airservices Australia's telecoms infrastructure.
• Lead complex investigations and provide specialist advisory to projects.
• Support system integrity, governance and technology change management.
• Contribute to national network modernisation programs for aviation operations.
• Deliver high-quality engineering documentation and reports.

Skills

Structured fibre/Optical cabling

Microwave communications links

Engineering lifecycle management

Stakeholder engagement

Technical governance

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Brisbane, Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney, based telecommunications role

Lead structured cabling and microwave communications infrastructure

Permanent TP3A/TP3B opportunity with national impact

Summary

As a Senior Telecommunications Engineer (Cabling/Links) based in Brisbane, Melbourne Canberra or Sydney, you will play a key role in the design, sustainment and modernisation of Airservices Australia's telecommunications infrastructure, supporting critical operational services relied upon by Air Traffic Control and Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Services nationwide

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 & fire fighting 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 is 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. The technology networks and communications systems we maintain underpin critical aviation operations across the nation.

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

Working within the Network & Telecommunications Platform (NTP) team, you will provide specialist engineering expertise across Airservices' structured fibre and cabling infrastructure, microwave communications links and associated telecommunications systems.

You will apply engineering and systems lifecycle principles to design, implement, support and optimise telecommunications infrastructure that forms part of Australia's National Airways System. This includes contributing to a major network modernisation program that is transitioning legacy technologies to a modern IP-based network supporting Air Traffic Control, Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Services and corporate operations.

You will lead complex technical investigations, provide specialist advice to projects and operational teams, support system integrity and technical governance activities, manage technology changes and contribute to the planning and delivery of critical telecommunications initiatives across the organisation.

This role offers the opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure while influencing the future direction of communications technologies that support aviation safety outcomes across Australia.

Please see the link below to view the full Position Description:

Position Description - Cabling Links -TP3 - Senior Telecommunications Engineer- 2026 (1).pdf

The Person

If you're looking for a role where you can apply your telecommunications engineering expertise to critical national infrastructure while working alongside highly skilled technical professionals, we'd love to hear from you.

The following experience would be highly regarded:

• 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.

Security Clearance

To be eligible to apply, you must be an Australian Citizen as this role requires the ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government NV1 Security Clearance. Successful applicants will also be required to meet Airservices security screening requirements.

Purpose

Help deliver and sustain the telecommunications infrastructure that supports safe and efficient aviation operations across Australia.

Technical Challenge

Work on complex fibre, cabling, microwave and enterprise communications technologies within a highly regulated and safety-critical environment.

Impact

Contribute directly to the systems that enable Air Traffic Control and Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Services to operate safely and effectively.

Career Development

Expand your expertise through exposure to large-scale national infrastructure, network modernisation programs and advanced telecommunications technologies.

Stability

Join an organisation responsible for essential national infrastructure, offering long-term career opportunities and meaningful work.

Diversity & Inclusion

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 we serve.

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.