Job Details
Job no: 502577Work type: Fixed Term Full TimeLocation: ACT, QLDCategories: Engineering
2‐year fixed term role with hybrid working
Salary starting from $165,285 + 14% Super
Based in Brisbane or Canberra
Role Overview
Senior Network Engineer on the Network & Telecommunications Platform team within the Chief Technology Enablement Officer Group. Reporting to the Network Services Lead (Brisbane), the role maintains and operates existing network infrastructure while contributing to the design, planning and transition to new network technologies. This hands‐on senior technical role is performed in a 24/7, safety‐critical environment.
Responsibilities
* Provide senior technical expertise in supporting and lifecycle managing complex network and telecommunications systems
* Support operational networks to meet strict availability, reliability and safety requirements
* Contribute subject‐matter expertise and technical leadership to projects from planning through delivery
* Investigate, manage and resolve complex network faults, defects and incidents
* Assist with system design, requirements analysis, implementation and system upgrades
* Prepare and review technical documentation including specifications, test plans, procedures and policies
* Ensure network systems comply with CASA, ICAO, national and international standards, and internal safety and security requirements
* Act as a System Technical Advisor (SysTA) for network systems accepting technical delegation as required
* Mentor and support less experienced engineers and contribute to team capability development
* Work closely with internal stakeholders, project teams and external vendors to deliver outcomes safely, on time and to standard
* Be on call for at least one week per month, answering calls outside of work hours and attending to faults and failures as required
Qualifications & Clearances
* Mandatory: Recognised Diploma in IT or Engineering (or equivalent experience)
* Essential: Australian citizenship with NV1 Security Clearance (or ability to obtain)
* Highly desirable: Advanced Cisco certifications in routing and switching (or equivalent industry experience)
* Desirable: Experience with ITIL, ISM, ISO 27000, COBIT or similar frameworks
* Desirable: Registration with the Board of Professional Engineers, Queensland
Other Requirements
* 7+ years' experience supporting complex network infrastructure in enterprise or mission‐critical environments
* Strong experience in systems engineering, network operations and change management processes
* The ability to work with limited direction and exercise sound technical judgement
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical issues to diverse audiences
* A strong safety mindset and experience working in 24x7, high‐reliability environments
Security Clearance
To be eligible to apply, you must be an Australian citizen and an Australian AGSVA security clearance is required for this role. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a security check as part of the recruitment process.
EEO Statement
Airservices Australia is a diverse and inclusive employer that recognises the benefits of having a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. We encourage applications from diverse groups including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
Advertised: 04 May 2026 12:00 AM E. Australia Standard TimeApplication close: 17 May 2026 11:55 PM E. Australia Standard Time
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