• Shape the future of critical mechanical infrastructure supporting Australia's aviation network while leading complex engineering projects across a national asset portfolio.
• Permanent Full Time
• Melbourne or Brisbane

Summary

Provide specialist mechanical engineering expertise across the design, testing, commissioning and delivery of critical infrastructure projects in a complex, safety-critical aviation environment.

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 aviation rescue firefighting 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, including an island. This team keep are helping to secure the future of Australia’s skies and keep it amongst the safest in the world.

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 a Senior Engineering Specialist (Mechanical), you will provide technical leadership across the design, delivery, testing and commissioning of critical mechanical infrastructure projects that support Airservices' national operations. Working closely with project managers, contractors and operational stakeholders, you will ensure mechanical systems are safe, compliant, reliable and fit for purpose throughout the project lifecycle.

You'll join a highly skilled engineering team responsible for delivering infrastructure outcomes across a diverse portfolio of operational facilities. This role offers the opportunity to influence major infrastructure projects, provide expert technical advice and mentor the next generation of engineers.

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

 PD - Senior Engineering Specialist - Mechanical.pdf

The Person

You are a senior Mechanical Engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, influencing project outcomes and working collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders. You bring strong technical expertise, commercial awareness and a passion for coaching and developing others.

The successful applicant will have:

• Demonstrated experience delivering complex mechanical infrastructure, building services or facilities projects.
• Experience preparing and reviewing mechanical designs, technical specifications and engineering documentation.
• Experience in testing, commissioning and deployment of mechanical systems.
• Proven coaching, mentoring and technical leadership experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical engineering.
• RPEQ or RPEV registration, or the ability to obtain registration.

Highly Regarded

• Experience working within critical infrastructure, aviation, transport, utilities or other highly regulated environments.
• Experience in HVAC, building services and mechanical asset systems.

 At Airservices Australia, we embrace and thrive on diversity of thought, perspectives, and capabilities because we know the benefits of having a workforce that is representative of the community that we serve. We appreciate everyone is unique, and acknowledge diversity in thought leads to greater transparency and improved consideration in our decision making.

We believe a diverse workforce supported by an inclusive culture is central to our success. We actively encourage and welcome candidates from all cultural backgrounds, gender identities, people living with disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

Security Clearance

 To be eligible to apply, you must be an Australian Citizen or a Permanent resident as an ASIC 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 Sonya Suresha, Recruiter at sonya.suresha@airservicesaustralia.com

How to Apply

To apply for this position please lodge an application online before Applications close Applications close 11.55 pm (AEST), 11 September 2026.