Engineering Team Leader – Michael Page
Company: Michael Page
Position: Engineering Team Leader – South Australia.
Join our client, a leading Australian provider of critical communication solutions for industries such as mining, oil & gas, utilities, and defence.
About the role:
* Lead and manage the South Australian engineering team to design, develop, integrate, and deliver complex wired and wireless communication systems for client projects.
* Hands‑on engineering with a working lead role combining management and technical responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead, mentor, and develop the engineering team.
* Manage end‑to‑end engineering processes: design, procurement, build, commissioning, and handover.
* Resource planning and allocation.
* Provide technical direction and assurance.
* Review and approve technical documentation.
* Ensure compliance with Australian Standards and Client Engineering Manual.
* Support proposals and estimates for new projects.
* Liaise with clients, vendors, and suppliers.
* Drive Safety in Design and risk management.
* Occasional site visits for leadership and client engagement.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's in Communications, Electrical, or Electronic Engineering.
* Eligible for Engineers Australia membership (CPEng highly regarded).
* 15+ years in engineering design/delivery.
* 5+ years in leadership (team of 5+).
* EPC contracting experience.
* Industry exposure: Telecommunications, Mining, Oil & Gas, Defence.
Benefits:
* Leadership role with full responsibility for the South Australia engineering team and major projects.
* Hybrid position mixing strategic leadership and hands‑on technical work.
* High‑impact projects – cutting‑edge communication systems (LTE, radio, microwave) for mining, oil & gas, and infrastructure.
* Career growth – opportunity to shape team culture and progress into regional technical management.
* Stability & scale – join a growing business delivering critical systems for Australia's largest industries.
Contact: Rhys Shelley
Job reference: JN-112025-6885056
Seniorities
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
* Full‑time
Job Function
* Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
* IT Services and IT Consulting, Computer and Network Security, and Software Development
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