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Engineering Team Leader

Adelaide Permanent View Job Description
The role is a leadership and technical position responsible for managing the South Australia engineering team and delivering complex wired and wireless communication systems for major projects. It combines team development, resource planning, and hands-on engineering to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient project execution.
  • Lead Engineering Delivery for Critical Infrastructure Projects
  • Build and Develop an Engineering Team

About Our Client

The client is a leading Australian provider of critical communication solutions for industries such as mining, oil & gas, utilities, and defence. They specialize in designing, integrating, and delivering complex wired and wireless communication systems, including radio networks, private LTE, microwave backhaul, and IoT connectivity. Their projects often involve remote and harsh environments, requiring robust engineering and compliance with Australian standards.

They operate as a solutions integrator, partnering with major technology vendors to build custom communication networks and supporting infrastructure like towers and communications rooms. The business is growing rapidly, driven by digital transformation and automation in mining and industrial sectors, and is expanding its engineering capability in South Australia to deliver large-scale projects.

Job Description

Lead and manage the South Australian engineering team to design, develop, integrate, and deliver complex wired and wireless communication systems for our clients projects. This is a working lead role combining management and hands-on engineering.Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and develop the engineering team.
  • Manage end-to-end engineering processes: design, procurement, build, commissioning, and handover.
  • Resource planning and allocation.
  • Provide technical direction and assurance.
  • Review and approve technical documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with Australian Standards and Clients Engineering Manual.
  • Support proposals and estimates for new projects.
  • Liaise with clients, vendors, and suppliers.
  • Drive Safety in Design and risk management.
  • Occasional site visits for leadership and client engagement.



The Successful Applicant

A successful candidate should have:

  • Bachelor's in Communications/Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
  • Eligible for Engineers Australia membership (CPEng highly regarded).
  • 15+ years in engineering design/delivery.
  • 5+ years in leadership (team of 5+).
  • EPC contracting experience.
  • Industry exposure: Telecommunications, Mining, Oil & Gas, Defence.

What's on Offer

Leadership Role: Full responsibility for the South Australia engineering team and major projects.

Hybrid Position: Mix of strategic leadership and hands-on technical work.

High-Impact Projects: Work on cutting-edge communication systems (LTE, radio, microwave) for mining, oil & gas, and infrastructure.

Career Growth: Opportunity to shape team culture and potentially progress into regional technical management.

Stability & Scale: Join a growing business delivering critical systems for Australia's largest industries.

Contact
Rhys Shelley
Quote job ref
JN-112025-6885056
Phone number
+(61) 416092204

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
General/Engineering Management
Industry
Technology & Telecoms
Location
Adelaide
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Rhys Shelley
Consultant phone
+(61) 416092204
Job Reference
JN-112025-6885056

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