SYSTRA is one of the world's leading engineering and consultancy groups specialising in public transport and sustainable mobility. With over 10,300 employees, SYSTRA's mission is to design safe and sustainable transport solutions to bring people together, develop social inclusion and facilitate access to employment, education and leisure throughout the world. For 65 years, the Group has been working alongside cities and regions to contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their infrastructure and transport systems, throughout the life cycle of their projects. SYSTRA is involved from the earliest stages of design through to the testing, deployment and maintenance phases. The company provides all its services in over 80 countries worldwide and generates 74% of its turnover internationally. With its new services, SYSTRA supports its clients and partners in their digital, ecological and energy transition, in order to invent the mobility of tomorrow. Context Join Systra ANZ as a Senior Railway Telecommunications Consultant and play a key role in delivering complex telecommunications solutions for major rail projects. This is an opportunity for an experienced consultant to bring deep technical expertise, support multidisciplinary project delivery, and help shape high-quality outcomes for clients across mission-critical and business-critical railway environments. Working closely with the Telecommunications Lead and wider project teams, you will contribute to innovative, safe and efficient solutions while building strong client relationships and supporting the growth of the business. Missions/Main Duties About the role Lead the planning, delivery and technical review of railway telecommunications projects supporting mission-critical and business-critical applications. Provide advanced technical expertise across telecommunications systems, helping deliver high-quality, practical solutions tailored to client needs. Work closely with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, commercial, contracts, procurement, scheduling and planning to achieve successful project outcomes. Support project scope definition, delivery planning, risk identification and resolution of complex technical challenges. Guide and mentor junior team members, helping raise technical capability and ensuring deliverables meet expected quality standards. Contribute to project performance by supporting timelines, budgets, resource planning and overall delivery efficiency. Act as a subject matter expert, bringing insight on industry trends, emerging technologies and innovative approaches that improve project outcomes. Support business development through technical input to bids, proposals, client presentations and strategic opportunities in the rail sector. Build strong, trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders through professional communication and consistent delivery excellence. Champion compliance with Systra ANZ’s Integrated Management System (IMS), with a strong focus on safety, quality, continuous improvement and regulatory alignment. Profile/Skills About you You have 6–8 years’ consulting experience in telecommunications, with strong expertise relevant to rail or other complex infrastructure environments. You hold a bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electronic Engineering or a related discipline. You bring deep technical knowledge of telecommunications systems for railway applications, with the ability to solve complex problems in a pragmatic, client-focused way. You have experience, or strong familiarity, with IP/MPLS and ideally LTE/5G technologies; experience with vendors such as Nokia, Ericsson, Huawei, Cisco or Juniper will be highly regarded. Experience deploying 3GPP networks (4G/5G) and IP/MPLS solutions in a railway environment will be highly valued. You are professionally chartered, working toward chartership, or eligible for equivalent recognition such as CPEng, RPEQ or NER. Industry certifications such as CCNA, CCIE, JNCIA or JNCDA will be viewed favourably. You are a clear communicator who can work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, producing high-quality reports and client-facing deliverables. You are collaborative, adaptable and commercially aware, with the ability to balance technical excellence, client needs, safety and project efficiency. You are committed to continuous improvement, professional development, mentoring others and maintaining high standards in safety, quality and compliance. Benefits of working at SYSTRA: At SYSTRA, we prioritise the well-being and professional growth of our employees by offering a comprehensive range of benefits. We're committed to nurturing your career development, providing ongoing support for obtaining Chartership status and providing access to continuous learning opportunities. Furthermore, we cover the costs of professional memberships and subscriptions, ensuring you stay connected to industry developments. Recognising the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance, we offer flexible working arrangements and generous paid parental leave. Our inclusive workplace culture, endorsed by Work180, celebrates diversity and values every individual's unique contribution. To further demonstrate our appreciation for our team members, we offer attractive employee referral incentives as a token of recognition for their valuable contributions. Click this link to view all our benefits: https://work180.com/en-au/for-women/employer/systra At SYSTRA ANZ, we value diversity of thought and experience. We encourage applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders and people from diverse backgrounds. Our values are centred around Connected Teams, Excellence and Bold Leadership
