- 2-year fixed term role with hybrid working

- Salary starting from $165,285 + 14% Super

- Based in Brisbane or Canberra

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 part of our multi‑year modernisation program, we are preparing for the Civil–Military Air Traffic System (CMATS) and migrating legacy IP and non‑IP technologies to a modern, resilient, all‑IP network supporting Air Traffic Control, Aviation Rescue and Fire Fighting Services (ARFFS), and enterprise services.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to join our Network & Telecommunications Platform (NTP) team within the Chief Technology Enablement Officer (CTEO) Group. Reporting to the Network Services Lead (Brisbane), this role plays a critical part in maintaining and operating existing network infrastructure while contributing to the design, planning and transition to new network technologies.

This is a hands‑on senior technical role working in a 24/7, safety‑critical environment, providing expert advice, resolving complex incidents, and supporting major technology programs.

What you’ll do

- Provide senior technical expertise in the support and lifecycle management of 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, where you will answer calls outside of work hours and attend to faults and failures as required

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

 PD - Senior Network Engineer.pdf

About you

To be successful, you will bring:

- 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

Qualifications & Clearances

- Mandatory: Recognised Diploma in IT or Engineering (or equivalent experience)

- Essential: Australian citizenship with NV1 Security Clearance (or ability to obtain)

- Essential: Cisco CCNP

- 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

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 11.55pm (AEST) Sunday 17 May, 2026.