We are seeking an experienced Engineering Team Lead - Communications Systems to support the delivery of complex communications and infrastructure projects within a heavy industry environment. This is a hands-on leadership role, combining technical engineering delivery with team coordination and stakeholder engagement, with a strong focus on project execution rather than pure people management.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead the design and delivery of communications systems and infrastructure solutions
- Coordinate engineering activities across wired and wireless communications technologies
- Manage engineering across the full project lifecycle - design, build, commissioning and handover
- Provide technical leadership and oversight to engineering team members
- Support resource planning, work allocation and prioritisation
- Ensure engineering outputs meet Australian standards and project requirements
- Work closely with project managers, field teams and stakeholders
- Participate in design reviews, governance and safety-in-design processes
- Support tendering, estimating and technical input for new opportunities
- Engage with clients, vendors and subcontractors
Essential:
- Degree qualified in Engineering (Communications, Electrical, Electronic or similar)
- Eligible for Engineers Australia (MIEAust)
- 10+ years' experience in engineering design and project delivery
- Experience within mining, resources or heavy industry environments
- Strong understanding of communications systems and infrastructure delivery
- Ability to work across multi-disciplinary engineering environments
Desirable:
- Exposure to RF, wireless, fibre or communications infrastructure systems
- Some experience leading or mentoring engineers (formal leadership not essential)
- Background in EPC or project-based delivery environments