Are you an Electrical Engineer with strong Systems Engineering expertise and a passion for managing critical operational assets? Our client, a government owned organisation providing safe, secure , efficient and environmentally responsible services to the aviation industry. is seeking an experienced Engineering Specialist (Electrical) to join their Built Environment, Facilities & Fleet Management team. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on nationally significant aviation and emergency response infrastructure supporting Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Services (ARFFS) across Australia. You will assist the System Technical Advisor to ensure Asset Service Provision achieves reliability, maintainability and availability targets for ARFFS assets. You may carry out the role and responsibilities of the System Technical Advisor minor systems.
About the Role
As an Electrical Engineering Specialist, you will provide specialist electrical and systems engineering expertise to support the lifecycle management, reliability, maintainability, and performance of critical operational assets. This role works closely with engineering, maintenance, asset management and project delivery teams to ensure assets continue to operate safely and effectively Assets supported include:
- Emergency fire vehicles and vessels
- Electrical systems
- HVAC and mechanical plant
- Fuel and foam storage and reticulation systems
- Air compressors and associated infrastructure
- Critical operational facilities and equipment supporting airport emergency services
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership and engineering advice across a diverse asset portfolio.
- Apply Systems Engineering principles and requirements management methodologies.
- Investigate, analyse and resolve complex technical issues.
- Support asset lifecycle planning, maintenance and reliability improvements.
- Prepare technical reports, engineering specifications and recommendations.
- Deliver engineering solutions that improve asset performance and operational outcomes.
- Engage with contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Support project delivery and engineering governance activities.
- Ensure compliance with relevant Australian Standards and regulatory requirements.
- Understanding and application of Aviation regulations, including but not limited to: CASR Part 171, CASR Part 139H About You To be successful in this role, you will possess:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years' professional engineering experience.
- Strong Systems Engineering and requirements management experience.
- Experience working with complex operational or asset-intensive environments.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience applying Australian Standards and engineering best practice.
- Australian Citizenship (mandatory).
- Eligibility for Professional Engineer registration (RPEQ or equivalent highly regarded). What's on Offer?
- Salary package of $131,005
- $150,399 plus 14% superannuation
- Hybrid working arrangement (approximately 3 days onsite)
- Brisbane or Melbourne location.
- Collaborative team of experienced engineering professionals
- Chance to support nationally critical aviation and emergency response infrastructure
- Exposure to a broad and technically diverse asset portfolio Apply Now If you're an Electrical Engineer with strong Systems Engineering capability and experience supporting complex operational assets, we'd love to hear from you. Applications close Friday 6 November 2026. For a confidential discussion, please contact Michael Knight on [0432 795163](tel:0432 795163) Ignite is Australia's preferred partner in recruitment and technology solutions across private and public sectors.