Senior Engineering Specialist
Senior Engineering Specialist
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Job Description
- Provide specialist engineering expertise for system management and projects in support of Airservices National Technical Monitoring System
- Permanent Full Time
- Canberra Brisbane or Melbourne location
The Organisation
Airservices Australia is a government-owned organisation responsible for the safe and efficient management of 11% of the worlds airspace and provision of aviation rescue fire fighting services at Australias 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 including an island. This team keep Australias aviation industry safe every day of the year both in the air and on the ground.
We connect people with their world safely linking family and friends generating economic activity creating jobs and facilitating trade and tourism.
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 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
As a Senior Engineering Specialist you will provide specialist engineering expertise for system management and projects in support of Airservices National Technical Monitoring System (i.e. a SCADA system) and other high reliability safety critical systems and technologies. You will be responsible for maintaining system performance and reliability in accordance with Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Regulation 171 while actively supporting your team by offering expert engineering oversight and guidance.
Accountabilities and responsibilities of this role will see you:
- Investigate manage and implement corrections enhancements and upgrades on supported systems
- Prepare system engineering support and maintenance documentation policies and standards
- Develop proposals and estimates for system changes and improvements and control system configurations
- Support field maintenance staff in deploying system changes and resolving system issues
- Participate in projects and lead the creation of project engineering artefacts
You will be part of a high performing team and play a critical role in supporting the Team Lead in meeting business objectives whilst providing ongoing training coaching and mentoring to technical and engineering staff. You will liaise closely with stakeholders across the organisation and externally including maintenance centres asset managers project managers safety specialists system users support contractors and suppliers.
Please see the link below to view the full Position Description:
Position Description - Senior Systems
The Person
The successful applicant will have:
- An Electronics Electrical Telecommunications Information Technology or similar engineering degree or certified equivalent international qualification that provides eligibility for registration as a professional engineer under applicable state or territory legislation (e.g. Board of Professional Engineers Queensland)
- PLC SCADA RTU/Telemetry IT/OT networking systems and protocols experience (Modbus BACnet SNMP) is essential
- Demonstrated experience integrating legacy systems
- Project Management leading technical projects and vendor performance management experience would be desirable
- Experience in a highly regulated working environment desirable
- Good practical understanding of electronic and electrical circuits
- Experience in providing system support including investigation management and resolution of complex issues
- A good understanding of computer networks and protocols including RS232/422 interfaces
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to write high quality technical and non-technical documents reports and procedures for a range of audiences
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.
Security Clearance
To be eligible to apply you must be an Australian citizen as an Australian AGSVA security clearance is required for this role. Please refer to the security check requirementssuccessful applicants will be required to undertake as part of the recruitment process.
Should you require any further information please contact Alicia ORourke Talent Acquisition Advisor at
How to Apply
To apply for this position please lodge an application online before Applications close 11:55pm (AEST) 7th September 2025.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
