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 recent 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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