Senior Telecommunications Engineer: Cabling & Links

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

Job summary

Airservices Australia is seeking a Senior Telecommunications Engineer (Cabling/Links) to lead the design, sustainment and modernisation of national telecommunications infrastructure across Brisbane, Melbourne, Canberra or Sydney. You will support critical operational services for Air Traffic Control and Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Services.

The role focuses on structured fibre/cabling, microwave links and related telecom systems, delivering projects within a safety-critical, 24/7 environment

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Engineering and eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer in a relevant discipline.
• 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.
• 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 complex technical investigations and provide specialist advice to projects and operational teams.
• Support system integrity and technical governance activities.
• Manage technology changes and contribute to planning and delivery of critical telecommunications initiatives.
• Work within the NTP team to design, implement and optimise telecommunications infrastructure.
• Contribute to national network modernisation programs transitioning legacy technologies to modern IP-based networks.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Independent work

Safety culture

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Airservices Australia is seeking a Senior Telecommunications Engineer (Cabling/Links) to lead the design, sustainment and modernisation of national telecommunications infrastructure across Brisbane, Melbourne, Canberra or Sydney. You will support critical operational services for Air Traffic Control and Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Services.

The role focuses on structured fibre/cabling, microwave links and related telecom systems, delivering projects within a safety-critical, 24/7 environment