• Full time Permanent role with Hybrid working
• Salary Starting from $105,286 + 14% Super
• Location – Brisbane

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 air traffic 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 keep’s Australia’s 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 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 

As an Engineering Specialist (Communications), you will play a key role in delivering, maintaining, and enhancing critical airways systems within the Aerodrome Platform portfolio. This includes voice switching platforms, telecom systems, dispatch consoles, camera systems, and other technologies that support communication, control, and monitoring services for Air Traffic Control and Aviation Rescue and Fire Fighting teams—ensuring these systems continue to meet technical performance standards and deliver essential services to industry.

What you’ll do

• Conduct system design, implementation, performance monitoring, reporting, and support activities in compliance with Airservices’ safety and system management policies and procedures.
• Apply systems engineering and provide technical oversight throughout the engineering lifecycle including requirements definition, design, integration, verification, validation, and support for new and upgraded systems, while maintaining skills and monitoring technology developments in the aviation domain
• Design technical specifications to meet customer needs, lead investigations and analysis of complex system issues with solutions and develop and execute test plans for new and updated systems.
• Collect and analyse system performance data to identify improvement areas and prepare related documentation for system upgrades, including requirements, proposals, and engineering plans.
• Provide specialist technical expertise to projects, engage in cross-training to develop skills, and stay informed on industry trends, standards, and regulations.

Please see the link below to view the full Position Description: 

 Engineering Specialist (Communications) -PD.pdf

About you

• A degree in an appropriate Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering or Information Technology degree from an Australian tertiary institution or certified equivalent qualification (for overseas qualifications).
• Demonstrated experience applying Systems Engineering throughout design, verification, and management, along with expertise in designing, testing, and implementing reliable telecommunications systems, including quality assurance and configuration management.
• High-level knowledge of analogue voice audio components and circuitry, and analogue DC control and monitoring signalling components and circuitry.
• Experience managing stakeholders and vendors, taking ownership of tasks while working well in a team, and strong skills in preparing and reviewing technical documents aligned with strategies.
• Must have or be eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer in a relevant area of engineering in accordance with relevant legislation e.g., Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ).
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain an Australian Government National Security Clearance at NV1 level.

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 requirements successful applicants will be required to undertake as part of the recruitment process.

Should you require any further information please contact Neethu Stephen – Talent Advisor at Neethuana.Stephen@airservicesaustralia.com 

How to Apply

To apply for this position please lodge an application online via the “apply link” attaching your resume and a cover letter outlining your skills and experience and how they relate to this role.

 Applications close on Sunday 20th July 2025 11.55 pm (AEST)