Project Technical Lead

• Temporary TP3B opportunity until 31 August 2028
• Lead technical delivery of major network modernisation projects
• Brisbane or Melbourne based

As a Project Technical Lead, you will lead the technical delivery of critical Enterprise Network Modernisation Program (ENMP) initiatives, including communications infrastructure relocation and network remediation projects. Working within the Network & Telecommunications Platform (NTP) team, you will coordinate systems engineering, technical governance, commissioning and operational transition activities while partnering with Project Managers, SysTAs and operational stakeholders to deliver successful project outcomes.

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 keeps 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.

This fixed term opportunity until 31 October 2026 has been created to support high-priority network and telecommunications projects within the Network & Telecommunications Platform (NTP) team. These projects form part of Airservices' broader network modernisation agenda, including communications infrastructure relocation and remediation initiatives that support ongoing operational service delivery.

As the Project Technical Lead, you will provide technical leadership and assurance across complex telecommunications and network infrastructure projects. Working closely with Project Managers, System Technical Advisors (SysTAs) and operational stakeholders, you will coordinate systems engineering activities across the project lifecycle, from requirements and design through to commissioning, operational readiness and transition to support.

You will also lead technical governance, risk management, change control and stakeholder engagement activities, ensuring project solutions meet business requirements and comply with Airservices' engineering standards and Technology Management System.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced technical professional looking to broaden their leadership and project delivery experience while contributing to the future of Airservices' network and telecommunications capabilities.

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

 Position Description - TP3 - NTP Project Technical Lead.pdf

If you're looking to apply your technical expertise and leadership skills to large-scale technology projects that support critical national infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you.

The successful applicant will have:

• Demonstrated experience leading technical activities within complex telecommunications, network or operational technology environments.
• More than 3 years' experience supporting complex network infrastructure deployments.
• Demonstrated experience in systems engineering and lifecycle management.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary technical stakeholders, contractors and project teams.
• Demonstrated experience managing technical risks, technical reviews and change control activities.
• Experience developing engineering documentation, project deliverables and technical plans.
• Experience supporting commissioning, operational readiness and system transition activities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• The ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement and deliver outcomes with limited supervision.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop effective technical solutions.
• Australian Citizenship and eligibility to obtain and maintain an Australian Government NV1 Security Clearance.
• A recognised Diploma or higher qualification in a relevant IT, Engineering or related discipline.

• Previous experience as a Project Technical Lead, Systems Engineering Lead, Technical Lead or similar role.
• Knowledge of the Airservices Technology Management System (TMS) or comparable governance frameworks.
• Industry certifications in routing, switching or network security technologies (e.g. Cisco, Palo Alto).
• Experience with industry frameworks such as ITIL, ISM, ISO 27000 or COBIT.
• Experience within aviation, critical infrastructure, defence or other highly regulated operational environments.
• Airservices Technology Endorsement (ATE), or the ability to obtain relevant endorsements.

To be eligible to apply, you must be an Australian Citizen as this role requires the ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government NV1 Security Clearance. Successful applicants will also be required to meet Airservices security screening requirements.

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 we serve.

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.

To apply for this position please lodge an application online before 11.55pm (AEST) Friday 20 November 2026.

Advertised: 06 Nov 2026 12:00 AM E. Australia Standard Time
Application close: 20 Nov 2026 11:55 PM E. Australia Standard Time

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