Telecommunications Engineer

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

Job summary

Airservices Australia seeks a Telecommunications Engineer to support satellite and microwave networks underpinning Air Traffic Control and aviation rescue services across Australia. The role offers location flexibility in Brisbane, Melbourne or Adelaide and involves solving complex telecom challenges in a safety‑critical, 24/7 environment.

You will investigate issues, provide specialist guidance, contribute to projects, and document procedures while travelling to Airservices sites as needed.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree in engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer.
• Australian citizenship and ability to obtain NV1 security clearance.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in microwave or satellite telecoms.
• Experience with RF electronics and telecoms engineering.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, diagnose and resolve telecom issues; implement effective solutions.
• Maintain satellite and microwave communications systems.
• Provide technical advice to internal stakeholders and customers.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications and operational documentation.
• Contribute to projects involving telecom infrastructure and services.
• Manage incidents and changes using platforms like ServiceNow.
• Identify opportunities to improve telecom systems and service delivery.
• Collaborate with engineering, project teams and vendors; travel to Airservices sites as required.

Skills

RF electronics

Telecommunications engineering

Communication skills

Independent working

Education

Engineering degree (Australian or equivalent)

Professional Engineer registration eligibility

Tools

ServiceNow

Job description

Support critical satellite and microwave networks for aviation

Permanent TP2A or TP2B opportunity with national impact and specialist technology

Summary

As a Telecommunications Engineer, you'll play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the satellite, microwave and communications systems that support Air Traffic Control and Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Services across Australia.

Based in Brisbane, Melbourne or Adelaide, you'll provide specialist technical expertise, solve complex telecommunications challenges and contribute to the safe and reliable operation of nationally significant aviation infrastructure.

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. This team is helping to secure the future of Australia’s skies and keep it among 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. Every emergency vehicle, rescue boat and critical response asset we maintain contributes to aviation safety and national emergency readiness.

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 and Telecommunications team, you will be responsible for supporting and managing critical telecommunications services and systems, including satellite and microwave communications networks that underpin Airservices' operational environment.

You will investigate and resolve complex technical issues, provide specialist advice to stakeholders, contribute to telecommunications projects, and support the ongoing improvement of communications services across the organisation.

This role provides exposure to highly specialised telecommunications technologies operating within a 24/7 safety-critical environment, where reliability and performance are essential to Australia's aviation network.

Key responsibilities include:

• Investigating, analysing and diagnosing telecommunications issues and implementing effective solutions.
• Supporting and maintaining satellite and microwave communications systems.
• Providing technical advice and guidance to internal stakeholders and customers.
• Preparing technical reports, specifications, procedures and operational documentation.
• Contributing to projects involving telecommunications infrastructure and services.
• Managing incidents, problems and changes through platforms such as ServiceNow.
• Identifying opportunities to improve telecommunications systems, processes and service delivery.
• Working collaboratively with engineering teams, project teams, vendors and operational stakeholders.
• Travelling to Airservices sites across Australia as required.

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The Person

If you're looking for an opportunity to apply your telecommunications expertise to infrastructure that supports the safe operation of Australia's aviation industry, we'd love to hear from you.

The successful applicant will have:

• A relevant degree in Engineering from an Australian tertiary institution, or certified equivalent qualification (for overseas qualifications).
• Eligibility for registration as a Professional Engineer in a relevant engineering field.
• Australian Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain an NV1 Security Clearance.
• A minimum of 3 years' experience supporting microwave communications links, satellite systems or related telecommunications technologies.
• Demonstrated experience in radio frequency (RF) electronics and telecommunications engineering.
• Experience investigating, troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical information to a range of audiences.
• Experience preparing technical documentation, procedures, specifications and reports.
• The ability to work independently and exercise sound technical judgement with limited direction.
• An understanding of working within a 24/7 operational, safety-focused environment.

The following experience would be highly regarded:

• Satellite communications systems.
• Microwave communications network design and implementation.
• ITIL or Service Management practices.
• Information Security Manual (ISM), ISO27000, COBIT or similar frameworks.
• Aviation, defence, emergency services or other critical infrastructure environments.
• ServiceNow or similar workflow and incident management platforms.

Security Clearance

To be eligible to apply, you must be an Australian Citizen as an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) is required for this role. Please refer to the security check requirements successful applicants will be required to undertake as part of the recruitment process.

Purpose

- Support the telecommunications systems that enable safe and efficient aviation operations across Australia.

Technical Challenge

- Work with specialised satellite, microwave and RF communications technologies within a complex operational environment.

Impact

- Contribute directly to technology supporting Air Traffic Control and Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Services nationwide.

Career Development

- Build expertise across critical communications infrastructure, complex technical projects and nationally significant systems.

Flexibility

– Work in Brisbane, Melbourne or Adelaide.

Stability

- Join an organisation responsible for essential national infrastructure with 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.