We're searching on behalf of a well-known player in the mining industry for a Lead LTE Communications Network Engineer to step into a 12-month contract and help shape the future of critical infrastructure.Bring your technical leadership and LTE expertise to the table, working on a major program that's driving innovation across the business.Why you'll want this role: Be the expert.
You'll lead all things LTE—whether that's core, access, infrastructure or backhaul—and play a central role in a high-impact delivery team.
Have influence.
You'll be the technical authority for a large-scale transformation program, providing assurance and approvals, managing technical change, and guiding vendors to successful delivery.
Enjoy variety and challenge.
From factory acceptance testing to design assurance and stakeholder engagement, no two days will look the same.
Work with the best.
You'll collaborate with experienced internal teams and external vendors who are all working toward a future-focused solution for mission-critical operations.
Make your mark.
This is a long-term contract with real purpose—helping deploy next-generation LTE communications in some of Australia's most important production environments.
What you'll be doing: Providing deep technical analysis and assurance across LTE designs, configurations and implementations.
Acting as the technical lead on a major program, working closely with vendors to ensure alignment with business and architecture standards.
Reviewing vendor documentation including bills of materials and technical designs.
Leading factory acceptance testing and change management activities.
Supporting seamless handover from project to operational support.
What we're looking for: A subject matter expert in LTE technologies (Core, Access, Backhaul or Infrastructure).
Hands-on experience designing and delivering large-scale LTE networks.
Strong knowledge of Nokia technologies—particularly SAR-8, eNodeB and NetAct.
Someone confident in managing vendors and influencing technical outcomes in a structured, safety-critical environment.
Experience translating technical details to non-technical stakeholders.
A Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering (or equivalent experience).
Bonus points if you've worked in: Large-scale production or mining environments.
Projects with global or multi-region technical teams.
Roles that involved transitioning complex systems into operational support.
This is a career-defining role for a technically sharp, solutions-focused LTE expert who enjoys owning outcomes and leading with confidence.
If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.