Communications Engineering Manager

2 weeks ago


Perth, Western Australia Selective Resourcing Ltd Full time

Communications Engineering Manager - Job Advert
Is the opportunity of working as a Communications Engineering Manager in Perth, Western Australia for you?

Do you have major rail project experience / public transport major project experience?

Have you got experience and knowledge in all aspects of modern communications systems, data networks, public information and control systems?

Do you enjoy building and developing teams from scratch around you?

Do you enjoy leading all on things rail and infrastructure communications / systems, setting strategy, bringing on contractors and providing your technical expertise to your peers across the business?

Are you confident with taking ownership of capital works and operational works budgets; providing rationale and controlling costs. with RAMS and requirements management systems along with experience of all stages in the verification and validation, testing and commissioning of systems to validate requirements?

Do you enjoy the contract management side; approving tender documents, reviewing responses and making recommendations?


Would you like to be our discipline lead across the communications engineering section in Perth, WA? If so please read on.


What's the offer?
Salary range AUD$ 157,000 - AUD$ 170,000

Benefits11% superannuation on top of salaryHealthcareFlexible working hoursFree Travel on public transportContinued professional developmentHealth and wellbeing programmes including the use of the PTA gymThere are also a huge range of policies to support you personally and professionally.

Relocation assistance;One way flight for immediate familyThe support services of a relocation consultant to facilitate your move to Perth. This service is for a value up-to a maximum of AUD$30K (inclusive of insurance) and provides for;Car hire upon your initial arrival in Perth for a period of up to four weeks-Temporary accommodation for yourself and immediate family upon your initial arrival in Perth for a period of up to four weeks-Orientation tour of Perth for yourself and immediate family within four weeks of your arrival in Perth-Consultancy assistance for securing long term accommodation in Perth to facilitate finalisation of the temporary accommodation arrangement-Positions are offered on a full-time basis for periods of up to 3 years duration, with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.

Tell me more about the role


There are big things happening across the public transport network in Perth, WA including the implementation of the Metronet which is a series of both infrastructure and station upgrades across the city.


Working for the Public Transport Authority (PTA) who are the primary supplier of public transport services across Perth, this role sits within a division called the Office of Major Transport Infrastructure Delivery Division (OMTID) on the Metronet projects.


We're seeking a Communications Engineering Manager
In this role you'll manage our Communications Engineering Section and be a key part of the leadership team. This role is all about strategy, planning, design, development and ongoing maintenance of communications infrastructure within the PTA.


This includes the management and strategy setting for all communications and as such works very closely with external service providers and industry bodies.


You'll represent the PTA in negotiations, sit on emergency committees and take charge of compliance relating to industry standards and legislative requirements.

You'll be building a team from scratch and providing direction and leadership across a range of different levels.

This role provides direction and advice in support of PTA's planning, design, development and implementation of maintenance strategies.


You'll manage allocated contracts and consultancies for communications systems, infrastructure and facilities, including approving tender documents, review of responses, evaluation of documents and making recommendations.

Other core aspects of the role are managing resource allocation, budget control and management, compliance and continuous improvement.

About you


It's key that you have a relevant engineering degree as well as a strong knowledge in all aspects of modern communication systems, data networks, public information and control systems.

You'll have well developed leadership skills and experience of overseeing a department.

We're looking for a highly strategic commercial person with strong communication and influencing skills.

A proven background in major / complex projects within a rail / major transport environment is a must.

About the Public Transport Authority (The employer)
Our client is Public Transport Authority (PTA). PTA are the primary supplier of public transport services across Perth, WA including Rail, bus and ferry services in the metropolitan are (Transperth), public transport services in regional centres (TransRegional) and coach and rail passenger
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