Engineer Professional – Systems

Engineer Professional – Systems
$80,669 - $92,150 (plus super)
Rockingham, WA

• Join a supportive team with other highly talented colleagues
• Work collaboratively to solve complex problems in naval acquisition and sustainment projects
• Enjoy personal and professional development opportunities through rewarding career paths

If you are looking for a challenging career that makes a difference, perhaps a role in the Department of Defence working on Australia’s most complex Defence naval capabilities is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

Whether you are looking to start your journey in engineering or you are a seasoned engineer, we are looking for capable, flexible and bold problem solvers to jump into a range of challenging and rewarding roles.

The Australian Government is laying the foundations for a nationwide naval shipbuilding enterprise to support the implementation of the Naval Shipbuilding Plan. The Plan outlines the Australian Government’s vision for the Australian Naval Shipbuilding Enterprise and the significant investment required in coming decades. Modernisation of our naval forces is a complex, national endeavour aimed at building and sustaining Australia’s naval capabilities. It will create economic growth through Australian industry involvement and in securing Australian jobs for future generations through a continuous naval shipbuilding industry.

The Department of Defence will play a critical role in establishing the naval ship building enterprise over the next two decades, and that is why we are calling for applications from talented, motivated and skilled people to drive this critical Government agenda.

A Position is currently available in the following category:

CASG/00125/20 – APS 6 $80,669 - $92,150 (plus 15.4% super)

• Engineer Professional – Systems – Rockingham, WA

The occupant will be a member of the Submarine Escape and Rescue Systems – Sustainment team.  The occupant will manage, assess and coordinate strategies and plans, enabling delivery and reporting on the requirements and expectations of the sustainment (use-in-service) of Submarine Abandonment, Escape and Rescue Systems. This role will include but not limited to the following tasks, as required:

• Engineering (structural and mechanical) documentation review including first principles hand calculations and Engineering risk assessments;
• Assessment of suitability of ships (Vessels of Opportunity) as submarine escape and rescue platforms including on board surveys;
• RAMS (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, Safety) assessments;
• ILS (Integrate Logistic Support) duties particularly with regards to maintenance, engineering, documentation, store support and data base management;
• Implementation of Regulatory Framework, Regulatory bodies (Naval and Civil) liaison and compliance assessment;
• Business acumen to support Contract Managers and finance personnel;
• Ability to sustain effective work relationships with Civilian, Military and Contractors.

In addition to being involved in building Australia’s future naval fleet, you will also have access to generous and attractive working conditions as an Australian Public Servant in Defence.

Defence will support you in balancing work life with family and other priorities. You can access a variety of flexible working arrangements, including part-time work, occasionally working from home and working hours that aren’t always nine to five. There are also competitive remuneration packages that may respond to industry variations and include generous superannuation arrangements. Defence will make a superannuation contribution of 15.4 per cent, higher than most industries, with the opportunity for you to make additional personal contributions.

Defence is an inclusive employer and values the contributions a diverse workforce brings to the Department. We have a number of communities across Defence that promote inclusive practices and provide employees the opportunity to participate in a range of events. You will be eligible to access a range of work-life balance and career benefits.

Applications closing date: Monday 17 February 2020

For further information please review the job information pack, reference CASG/00125/20 on www.defence.gov.au/apscareers