Project Technical Lead

  • Australia
  • Brisbane
  • Permanent
  • Negotiable

About the role

Take the lead in delivering a brand-new Air Traffic Control Tower on Hamilton Island, a nationally significant project set to enhance aviation safety and operational excellence for years to come. As the Project Technical Lead, you’ll be the central technical authority, ensuring every system in the new ATC tower is designed, tested, and delivered to the highest standards. You’ll collaborate closely with engineering teams, suppliers, and stakeholders, guiding the project through design, testing, installation, and verification. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence every stage of a high-profile, mission-critical program.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Leading engineering and technical oversight across the project life cycle
  • Managing design, testing, installation, and verification activities
  • Representing the project technically during supplier engagement and acceptance testing
  • Supporting risk management, configuration management, and change control
  • Developing and reviewing key engineering documentation
  • Mentoring and providing trusted technical guidance within the project team

About you
We’re looking for someone with deep technical expertise and excellent stakeholder management skills.

Essential:

  • Engineering or IT degree (eligible for Professional Engineer registration in Australia, e.g., RPEQ)
  • Eligible for Australian Government NV1 Security Clearance
  • Extensive systems engineering experience across full development lifecycle
  • Strong background in design, testing, implementation, and assurance of complex systems
  • Proven experience managing vendors and stakeholders
  • Excellent documentation and solution design skills

Highly regarded:

  • Experience with real-time, distributed, or N-tier systems
  • Knowledge of aviation or mission-critical environments
  • Electronics/electrical systems background
  • Eligibility for Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng)

What’s on offer:

  • A nationally significant project with direct impact on aviation safety
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in a mission-critical environment
  • Supportive, collaborative team culture
  • Flexible locations: Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, or Canberra

Apply now and bring your expertise to this exciting program and play a leading role in shaping the future of aviation infrastructure.

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