Are you an experienced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer interested in taking your career from a ‘routine maintenance' position to a role in which you will be directly responsible for the development, and integration of an advanced mission system and creating publications and documentation for maintenance to be carried out effectively and efficiently by any end user. 

We have a unique opportunity to join our team as a Mission Systems Technician.  In this role you will be involved with the design, build and testing of future aircraft mission systems and associated ground stations all under the guidance of experienced Mission Systems Engineers and Aircraft Maintenance Engineers/Technicians (AME).

Working as part of the Airborne Solutions Technical Development business unit, this position will be involved with providing technical support, ongoing maintenance and development of the mission systems on board the AMSA CL-604 Challenger Fleet, the Australian Border Force DHC-8 fleet, the Systems Integration Laboratory and the ground stations. The key Responsibilities will include:

• Hold safety as a core value and contribute to the achievement of a zero harm and an incident/injury free environment through active participation in all safety programs relevant to the position
• Work as part of a team of experienced Mission Systems Engineers, Aircraft Maintenance Engineers and Technicians. Guiding maintenance, development, and troubleshooting of mission systems on board various aircraft.
• Carry out ‘on wing’ maintenance tasks, modifications, and updates to the mission systems.
• Conduct component hardware testing, evaluation, and troubleshooting activities in a laboratory environment.
• Provide support to remote bases where mission systems may be deployed, including customer endpoints.
• Monitor, evaluate, and maintain in-service airborne and ground-based mission systems
• Liaise with and assist external sub-contractors as required for development and support of mission systems
• Maintain the System Integration Laboratory, test racks, and associated equipment in a serviceable condition.
• Offer technical advice and support to other in-house departments for improvements to documentation and processes

First Focus is Australia's best mid-market Managed Service Provider, bar none. We are growing fast and now have over 270 staff across Australia, New Zealand, Philippines, South Africa and Ireland. We are a stable and very focused company, with over 15 years of consistent growth and we're continuing to win new clients and evolve our solutions.

We pride ourselves on being a genuinely great place to work, with a dynamic culture, clear vision and strong leadership. We only hire the best people and are looking for an exceptional IT professional with a deep understanding of both Managed Services and the needs of mid-tier clients.

We are looking for the best Unified Communications Engineer in Australia. Why would such an amazing person consider coming to First Focus? What makes First Focus better than where you are today?

• We understand the challenges of UC specialists and work with you and our clients to make sure you still get the time and the opportunity to train and develop
• We seek the best clients for our team to work with as well as the best people to support our clients
• We know that great IT Engineering professionals value different things to field support (for example) - daily variety, great customer relationships and new challenges
• We find and retain the best. Best Service Desk, best Account Management, best Project Manager, best team!

Role

To be the right person for this role, you will have significant experience within the telecommunications industry and unified communications and have developed competence in a range of Unified Communications technologies. Specifically, you will have exposure to Mitel and be looking for your next big step. This role will give you the time and opportunities to grow your career.

In this role you will:

• Be involved in the scoping and delivery of UC solutions for SME and mid-sized customers
• Provide onsite and remote support for voice infrastructure and associated technologies
• Troubleshoot and resolve a wide range of Unified Communications problems
• Work with engineering teams on escalations of complex ongoing issues
• Contribute to on-prem and cloud deployments
• Resolve issues within IVR call flow scripting
• Write and update technical documentation/Knowledge Base articles

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• Solid technical understanding of the telecommunications space, particularly Unified Comms
• Significant exposure to leading UC vendors, ideally Mitel, although Avaya, Cisco etc would be considered
• Exposure to the some of the following technologies:
  • VMWare vCenter/ESXi
  • MiVoice Business
  • MiCollab and MiVoice Border Gateway
  • MiContact Centre Business
  • Networking (DHCP, Vlans, HP Switches, Meraki)
  • SIP Trunking/Devices
  • Fax over IP (FoIP)
• Have some exposure to cloud-based UCaaC solutions like Teams and Zoom
• Familiarity with SBC, ideally in Ribbon or Audio Codes would be viewed very favorably
• Be a self-motivated, autonomous team player - At First Focus we win together
• Be someone who demonstrates dedication coupled with a results-focused mindset
• To be a great communicator possessing outstanding spoken and written English skills

First Focus’ values are based around keeping everyone informed, aligned, supported, and rewarding performance. Some examples of this include:

• A competitive salary is on offer coupled with a broad range of other benefits
• All employees have free access to Uprise, including 1:1 coaching sessions from qualified psychologists or counsellors
• First Focus understands the importance of flexibility for a satisfying work-life balance, which is why we offer hybrid working arrangements
• ‘Never Stop Growing’ is deeply imbedded in our DNA - we offer 10 paid study days a year and support employees towards certifications and qualifications - we will not only pay for the exams you pass but will also give you a pay rise for achieving certs (conditions apply, of course)
• Staff are encouraged to take advantage of our weekly internal training sessions and library
• Opportunities for personal and professional development with our FastTrack mentor program
• We have our very own MAD (making a difference) Council, focusing on equality, charity, and the environme
• Regular social events and a great team culture!

First Focus welcomes applications from Neurodiverse candidates. We recommend & appreciate disclosure along with the application so that a copy of our Neurodiversity Statement can be provided outlining the flexible options we can offer to best showcase your skills.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Responding to customer enquiries on the phone or via email
• Scheduling of appointments with relevant medical specialist
• Maintaining busy mailboxes, including responding to queries in a timely manner, booking appointments and other services services
• Providing administrative and operational support to medical specialists
• Providing information and advice to customers, or potential customers
• Undertaking other tasks as assigned by the Team Leader or Operations Manager, including reception duties,  uploading dictation, invoicing and supporting the greater team in general

BESIX Watpac are looking for a Project Engineer to work on a large scale project within our South Australian business. Duties will include; 

• Proactively drive company safety policies, practices and procedures in compliance with OH&S legislative requirements to provide a safe workplace at all times.
• Ensure compliance with the Company Quality, Occupational Health & Safety and Environmental Policies and Procedures
• Coordinate and administer construction engineering activities to ensure that projects are implemented in accordance with plans, designs and specifications.
• Interpret designs for implementation in construction projects.
• Contribute to improvements to existing designs.
• Arrange and oversee the letting of tenders.
• Assist with preparation of site construction budgets and reports.
• Monitor construction progress for adherence to programme and report to the site manager or project manager and attend site meetings

Due to significant contract awards within our ANZ Water business, we are expanding our team and are currently searching for a proven Water Resources Engineer to join our Adelaide office.

We are known as industry leaders in the delivery of water resources projects, particularly in the areas of flood risk assessment, coastal engineering, hydrological and hydraulic modelling, drainage design, mine water management, and disaster management. In this role, you will support a variety of projects across a range of market sectors, with a focus on transport (road, rail and air) and defence markets located across South Australia and beyond.

By joining our team, you will have access to mentoring and guidance from our industry leading experts. You will also have the opportunity to work and collaborate with interstate and international offices.

What will a day in this role look like:

• Manage and deliver local projects from strategy to detailed drainage design and delivery. 
• Communicate with internal/external stakeholders and assist in project delivery across various sectors. 
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, designers, and drafters; collaborate across engineering disciplines. 
• Apply drainage engineering expertise to contribute to project design and delivery in diverse markets. 
• Lead client-facing projects, ensuring quality, timeliness, and budget adherence. 
• Develop project leadership and design management skills while influencing office culture.