Project Technical Lead - Network Modernisation (Fixed Term)

About the role

Airservices Australia is offering a fixed-term secondment (until 31 August 2028) as Project Technical Lead within its Network & Telecommunications Platform (NTP) team. You will lead the technical delivery of critical Enterprise Network Modernisation Program (ENMP) initiatives, including communications infrastructure relocation and network remediation projects, working from Brisbane or Melbourne.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate systems engineering, technical governance, commissioning and operational transition activities across the project lifecycle, from requirements and design through to commissioning, operational readiness and transition.
• Partner with Project Managers, System Technical Advisors (SysTAs) and operational stakeholders to deliver successful project outcomes.
• Lead technical governance, risk management, change control and stakeholder engagement, ensuring solutions meet business requirements and comply with Airservices' engineering standards and Technology Management System.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience leading technical activities in complex telecommunications, network or operational technology environments, and more than 3 years supporting complex network infrastructure deployments.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary technical stakeholders, contractors and project teams.
• Experience managing technical risks, technical reviews and change control, and developing engineering documentation, project deliverables and technical plans.
• Experience supporting commissioning, operational readiness and system transition.
• Australian citizenship and eligibility to obtain and maintain an Australian Government NV1 security clearance; must meet Airservices security screening requirements.
• Recognised Diploma or higher in a relevant IT, engineering or related discipline.

Required skills

• Systems engineering and lifecycle management.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, able to explain complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Highly regarded: previous technical lead roles, knowledge of the Airservices Technology Management System, industry certifications in routing, switching or network security (e.g. Cisco, Palo Alto), frameworks such as ITIL, ISM, ISO 27000 or COBIT, and experience in aviation, critical infrastructure, defence or other highly regulated environments.

To apply, submit an online application before 11:55 pm AEST on Friday 20 November 2026.