Technical Specialist

• Permanent full-time Technical Specialist based in Cairns
• Maintain critical aviation technology supporting safe air travel
• Technical leadership role with career development opportunities

Summary

Are you an experienced technical specialist looking to apply your expertise in a highly specialised operational environment?

As a member of Airservices Australia's Field Maintenance team, you will maintain and support critical Communication, Navigation, Surveillance, Infrastructure (CNSI) and Air Traffic Management (ATM) systems that underpin Australia's aviation network. This role combines hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities, offering the opportunity to guide and develop technical teams while contributing to the safety and reliability of essential aviation services.

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.

The Role & The Team

As a Technical Specialist (Band 5), you will play a critical role in maintaining the systems that support Air Traffic Control (ATC) and Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) operations across Northern Queensland.

Based in Cairns, you will be responsible for the monitoring, maintenance, installation and optimisation of complex CNSI and ATM systems. You will also provide technical leadership to field maintenance teams, supporting capability development, mentoring team members, and assisting the Field Maintenance Manager in the delivery of high-quality technical services and operational outcomes.

What You'll Do

• Maintain complex CNSI and ATM systems and assets in accordance with operational, regulatory and safety requirements
• Deliver installation, fault rectification, preventative maintenance and technical support activities
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, coaching and guidance to field maintenance team members
• Support the development and assessment of technical competencies and training programs, including on-the-job training
• Assist with work planning, scheduling and resource allocation to ensure efficient service delivery
• Coordinate with engineering specialists, service providers and contractors to resolve technical issues and improve system performance
• Ensure compliance with Airservices governance, safety, environmental and regulatory requirements
• Participate in hazard identification, risk assessments and continuous improvement initiatives
• Contribute to operational support activities that maintain the reliability and availability of aviation infrastructure
• Provide technical advice and recommendations to support future technology improvements and business objectives

The Person

• Demonstrated experience maintaining and supporting complex communications, navigation, surveillance, infrastructure and/or technology systems
• Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving capability within critical operational environments
• Experience providing technical leadership, mentoring and guidance to technical teams
• Well-developed stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Ability to contribute to strategic improvements and operational efficiencies
• Strong commitment to safety, compliance and continuous improvement
• Experience coordinating activities across multiple stakeholders, contractors and service providers
• The ability to work independently while supporting broader team objectives

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant trade qualification and industry licences where applicable
• Current State Electrical Licence (where required)
• Australian Driver's Licence
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC)
• Australian Citizenship
• Demonstrated experience working on CNSI, ATM or comparable mission-critical systems
• Experience leading technical work programs or specialist maintenance teams
• Construction Industry White Card

Desirable: Certificate IV in Training and Assessment; Electrical Engineering qualification or related discipline; current CPR/LVR certification; experience within aviation, telecommunications, defence, infrastructure or other highly regulated operational environments.

Security Clearance

To be eligible to apply, you must be an Australian citizen as an Australian AGSVA security clearance is required for this role. This role performs Safety Sensitive Aviation Activities and as such is subjected to our Drug and Alcohol Management Procedure (DAMP).

Applications close 11:55pm (AEST) Sunday 4th October 2026.