Airspace Lead Technician
Airspace Lead Technician
Partnering with L3Harris, Ventia will be assisting the Airspace network in modernising the communications and surveillance equipment for a government organisation. Ventia are providing site audits, system site designs, installation and O&M services during the initial phase of the program.
Benefits:
- Step into a role you can mould – your ideas, your leadership, your impact
- Competitive salary with a variety of employee benefits such as corporate travel discounts, novated leases, private health discounts, credit discounts & more
- With project activities set to expand, you’ll initially manage this project independently, but will soon transition into leading a team
- Hybrid work environment
- Trade of Tool vehicle included
- Health and Wellness initiatives – including the EAP, Fitness Passport, Ventia’s Healthy Minds program and Healthy Bodies program
About The Role
Based across our Wetherill Park depot, Sydney Airport, and Canberra, the Airspace Lead Technician is a hands-on leader who will complete and oversee installation and maintenance operations, provide onsite support, and manage client interactions.
A fair amount of time will be spent on site at Sydney Airport, including local and some interstate travel, with O&M responsibilities at sites in Canberra. Therefore, it would be highly beneficial for the candidate to reside in a location that is easily accessible to Sydney Airport and supports convenient travel to Canberra.
A fair amount of time will be spent on site at Sydney Airport, including local and some interstate travel, with O&M responsibilities at sites in Canberra. Therefore, it would be highly beneficial for the candidate to reside in a location that is easily accessible to Sydney Airport and supports convenient travel to Canberra.
Other responsibilities will include but are not limited:
- Partnering with project teams and crews to deliver safe, high-quality outcomes
- Conducting on-site assessments to verify and improve design plans
- Keeping projects moving by capturing insights and updating project systems
- Work closely with Operations Centre in managing service requests
- Coach the Implementation and Operations & Maintenance teams, to ensure their depth in knowledge of the operating process and equipment functionality is compliant
About You
To be successful in this role you must be a technically skilled communicator with a passion for leadership and innovation.
Mandatory requirements:
- Diploma or higher in Radio, Communications, Electrical or Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related fields
- Hands-on experience with communications network equipment, fibre, radio antenna systems, and DC power systems
- Strong client-facing communication skills
- Proven ability to uplift capability across teams and contractors
- Eligibility to obtain Australian NV1 Security Clearance
- Solid Information Systems and computer literacy
About Ventia
As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.
Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.
How to apply
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Position Reference Number: 167285