About Us
CommTel is a leading international provider of advanced and engineered solutions for mission and business critical networks.
CommTel is a trusted, long-term partner of companies in the mining, utilities, emergency services and transport sectors, helping them achieve business benefits through optimising their existing networks, as well as delivering network transformation programs that provide a seamless transition from legacy to new technology.
About the Opportunity
CommTel are seeking an experienced Lead Engineer to join our team and support delivery of our specialist telecommunications and network infrastructure projects.
This multi‐disciplinary, operational project requires strong technical leadership, systems integration capability, and the ability to coordinate diverse stakeholders, along with a commitment to safety, quality, and engineering excellence in a high‐performance, customer‐focused environment.
Your day-to-day activities will be:
Lead the design, review and approval of scalable, secure and maintainable technical architectures
Analyse customer requirements and develop technical solutions, proposals and tender inputs
Provide technical leadership, guidance and mentorship across engineering, integration and project teams
Oversee solution implementation, documentation, testing and quality assurance to meet project and customer standards
Collaborate with customers, internal teams, vendors and stakeholders while managing progress, risks and technical issues
This is an opportunity to grow your career on major communications infrastructure projects, while contributing to critical network systems that support utilities, transport, mining and emergency services.




About you
You're a proactive, solutions‐focused and technically strong professional who thrives in a dynamic, project‐driven engineering environment.
You will bring:
Degree‐qualified in Telecommunications, or Electronics Engineering, with extensive experience in complex communications projects
10+ years leading communications or infrastructure projects, including 7+ years in railway communications networks
Strong technical capability on some of the communications technologies including MPLS (IP and/or TP) networks, RF architectures, Microwave Radio, LTE/5G, Tetra,P.25, and backbone transmission networks
Proven experience developing and presenting network designs, documentation and testing procedures to industry standards
A self‐starter with excellent communication skills, able to lead teams, solve complex problems and manage multiple projects under pressure
Why Join Us?
At CommTel, you'll work alongside industry experts delivering critical infrastructure that powers communities and industry across Australia.
We offer:
The opportunity to work on high-impact, nationally significant projects
A values-driven culture focused on safety, integrity, and collaboration
Genuine career progression and leadership pathways
Competitive salary package with long-term stability
Financial and lifestyle benefits
This is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in securing and shaping major electrical infrastructure projects and to grow your career with a respected industry leader.
Apply now and help us power Australia's future.
CommTel is an equal prospect employer.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

📌 Communications Lead Engineer (Perth)
🏢 CommTel Network Solutions
📍 Perth