Digital Radio Technical Lead

1 week ago

Perth, Western Australia Fortescue Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Our Opportunity

Work Location: Perth & Pilbara, Western Australia.

Roster: Monday to Friday (site travel required)

Are you ready to take ownership of critical communications that keep world-class autonomous mining operations connected?

As a Digital Radio Technical Lead, you'll be responsible for maintaining, configuring, optimising, and expanding Fortescue's DAMM Tetra Radio Communications Network.

This is a hands-on technical role that ensures the reliability and performance of mission-critical radio systems across multiple mine sites. You'll play a central part in supporting operations, troubleshooting complex issues, leading network optimisation, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. If you thrive in high-impact environments and have deep expertise in radio and communications infrastructure, this is your chance to contribute to the backbone of Fortescue's technology.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and maintain Fortescue's DAMM TetraFlex radio network infrastructure across multiple mine sites
  • Configure and optimise radio systems, including talk groups, gateways, IP backbones, and radio IDs
  • Plan and deliver network expansions and coverage improvements through RF analysis and hardware integration
  • Provide Level 2/3 technical support, fault diagnosis, and root cause analysis for incidents and outages
  • Ensure compliance with ACMA spectrum licensing, RF safety standards, and internal protocols
  • Maintain detailed system documentation, asset registers, and licensing records
  • Collaborate with vendors, contractors, and internal OT teams to support projects and resolve complex issues
  • Deliver training and share knowledge to uplift technical capability across site-based teams

Qualifications and Experience

  • 10+ years' experience in electronics/communications roles, ideally in mining or heavy industry
  • Strong technical expertise with DAMM Tetra radio networks and Cisco (or equivalent) networking systems
  • Hands-on experience with fleet management systems, MineStar Autonomous Haul System, and RF communication systems
  • Cert IV in Communications Trade (minimum), with open cabling licence (coax, structured & fibre)
  • C Class driver's licence (manual) and current First Aid/CPR certifications
  • Experience with Cambium networks highly regarded
  • Proven ability to fault find, repair hardware, and interpret technical schematics/wiring diagrams
  • Strong communication skills with a commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork

About Us

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub.

Fortescue reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Fortescue will never contact you to ask for payment of any kind, whether directly or through a third party.

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