Technical Officer (Radio)

• Help keep Australia's skies among the safest in the world
• Full-time, Permanent
• South Sydney and Lower North Shore location – multiple roles available

Summary

Support and maintain critical aviation technology systems that help manage 11% of the world's airspace. Join a highly skilled team delivering safety-critical services that make a real difference every day.

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 fire fighting services at Australia's busiest airports.

Our people are our greatest asset, with a dynamic and diverse team operating from locations across the country, from major cities to regional and remote communities. Together, we help secure the future of Australia's aviation network and maintain one of the safest air navigation systems in the world.

Everything we do connects people with their world safely, supporting families, businesses, trade and tourism.

At Airservices, we foster a culture that is diverse, inclusive and respectful. We value people who bring a service-first mindset, enjoy solving technical challenges and want to build a meaningful career in a unique and evolving industry.

The Role & The Team

As a Technical Officer (Band 2), you'll play a vital role in maintaining and supporting the communication, navigation and surveillance systems that underpin Australia's air traffic network. Working within a close-knit technical team and reporting to a Team Leader, you'll undertake preventative and corrective maintenance activities, support operational service delivery and help ensure the ongoing safety, availability and integrity of critical aviation infrastructure.

You'll collaborate with experienced technicians, technical authorities, air traffic control personnel and project teams while building your technical capability through structured training, mentoring and certification pathways. This is an opportunity to work on nationally significant systems while developing a long-term career in a highly specialised field.

The Person

You are a technically minded professional who enjoys hands-on work, problem solving and working within a safety-critical environment. You take pride in delivering quality outcomes, working collaboratively with others and maintaining high standards of safety and compliance.

The successful applicant will have:

• Hold or be working towards a Diploma of Technology (or equivalent qualification) in Radio Engineering, Communications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Experience is not essential but favourable with performing maintenance, installation or support activities in telecommunications, electronics, electrical, information technology, aviation, defence, rail, utilities or similar technical environments.
• Ability to follow technical procedures and work safely within established frameworks and standards.
• Strong troubleshooting, fault-finding and analytical skills.
• Experience using maintenance management systems or digital asset management tools.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Current Australian Driver Licence.
• Ability to obtain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC).
• Australian Citizen
• ACMA Data Cabling Licence and/or Restricted Electrical Licence will be highly regarded.

Why Join Airservices?

• Mission that matters: Contribute to systems that support the safe movement of millions of passengers every year.
• Career development: Access structured technical training, certification pathways and ongoing professional development.
• Stability and flexibility: Secure permanent employment within a highly respected national organisation.
• Specialist team environment: Work alongside experienced technical professionals with deep industry expertise.
• Meaningful work: Support critical infrastructure that cannot be replicated anywhere else in Australia.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Airservices Australia, we embrace and thrive on diversity of thought, perspectives and capabilities because we know the benefits of having a workforce that is representative of the community we serve.

We actively encourage and welcome candidates from all cultural backgrounds, gender identities, people living with disability, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

Security Clearance

To be eligible to apply, you must be an Australian citizen as an Australian AGSVA security clearance is required for this role. Please refer to the security check requirements successful applicants will be required to undertake as part of the recruitment process.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please submit your application online before 24th August 2026 11.55pm.

Join Airservices Australia and play a key role in supporting the technology that keeps Australia's skies safe