Defence Platform Sustainment Manager

Penske Australia & New Zealand; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Onsite parking

Accredited Training & Development

Competitive remuneration

Employee referral program

Employee assistance program

Family friendly benefits includingPaid

Job summary

Penske Australia & New Zealand is seeking a Platform Manager for Sauer Compressors to join our Defence Programmes Group in Kings Park, NSW. This full-time role coordinates in-service support, maintains customer relationships, and supports tenders for defence projects.

You will liaise with stakeholders, oversee equipment Modifications, and ensure compliance with export controls and contract requirements. Prior defence or engineering experience is desirable, and Australian citizenship with

Qualifications

• Mechanical trade qualification with demonstrated technical and operational experience.
• Strong project/contract management skills in Defence or engineering industries.
• High-level communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage in-service support activities for Defence platforms.
• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure service notifications, estimates, reports, and invoicing are managed effectively.
• Provide technical operations support for equipment modifications and upgrades.
• Develop and maintain customer relationships to support sustainment activities.
• Support quotations, tenders, and proposals for new Defence projects.
• Assist in compliance with export controls, contract requirements, and reporting.

Skills

Mechanical trade qualification

Project/contract management

Communication

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Penske Australia & New Zealand is seeking a Platform Manager for Sauer Compressors to join our Defence Programmes Group in Kings Park, NSW. This full-time role coordinates in-service support, maintains customer relationships, and supports tenders for defence projects.

You will liaise with stakeholders, oversee equipment Modifications, and ensure compliance with export controls and contract requirements. Prior defence or engineering experience is desirable, and Australian citizenship with