Electro Technical Officer (ASRV)

Serco; City of Hobart; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training programs

Long-term contracts

Collaborative culture

Global science work

Icebreaker deployment

Permanent role

Job summary

Serco is seeking an Electro Technical Officer to support all vessel electrical power and distribution, propulsion, control and instrumentation systems while at sea and alongside. You will manage maintenance, diagnose faults and supervise contractors on a world-leading icebreaker project.

The role requires an ETO certification (AMSA STCW III/6) and Australian work rights for an Australia-flagged vessel, with a permanent full-time arrangement and strong emphasis on safety and training.

Qualifications

• AMSA-issued Certificate of Competency as ETO required.
• STCW III/6 certification is required.
• Right to work in Australia on an Australia-flagged vessel.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance for electrical power, propulsion, control and instrumentation systems.
• Conduct fault diagnosis and planned maintenance.
• Support development and review of operational procedures.
• Assist with stock control of electrical spares and consumables.
• Supervise shore subcontractors and manage shore power connections.
• Provide training to cadets and participate in emergency duties.

Skills

ETO Certification

Electrical power systems

Fault diagnosis

Maintenance planning

Education

STCW III/6 certificate

AMSA ETO Certificate

Job description

Serco is a place where you can grow

Your impact makes a meaningful difference, and we're committed to supporting your professional and personal goals.

Benefits

• Access to training and development programs
• Long-term government-backed contracts
• Supportive, collaborative work culture
• Be part of a team that shapes global scientific research
• Unique opportunity aboard the world leading Icebreaker vessel
• Must have AMSA issued Certificate of Competency Electro Technical Officer
• Permanent full-time position – ideally, available14/10/26 to 28/11/26 desired

Make an impact at Serco

Reporting to the Chief Engineer via the First Engineer, the Electro Technical Officers supports all vessel electrical power and distribution, propulsion, control and instrumentation systems, for both operations and maintenance, while the vessel is at sea and alongside.

As an Electro Technical Officer, you’ll make a positive impact by:

• Managing maintenance for electrical power, propulsion, control and instrumentation systems
• Conducting fault diagnosis, repair and planned maintenance
• Supporting the development and review of operational procedures
• Assisting with stock control of electrical spares and consumables
• Supervising shore subcontractors and managing shore power connections
• Providing training to cadets and participating in emergency duties

Serco is a place for you

You Could Be a Great Fit If You Have

• The highest levels of personal integrity and ethical behaviour
• Certified ETO under Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) III/6
• Right to work in Australia and on an Australia flagged vessel
• AMSA-issued Certificate of Competency or Certificate of Recognition as ETO
• Security Awareness Training
• Extensive experience working on commercial of naval ships
• AMSA Certificate of medical fitness
• Qualified electrical practitioner (Electrician) with an Australian A Grade Electrical Licence (Desired)
• Dynamic Positioning Maintenance Training Certificate (Desired)
• Ability to undertake an AAD Polar Medical Examination

Please Note

• This position carries trust and responsibility. To support this, a comprehensive probity assessment, including a National Police Check, is a key part of the selection process for this role.

Are you ready to do important work that really matters?

At Serco, we bring together the right people, the right technology, and the right partners to create impactful solutions that address some of the world’s most urgent and complex challenges.

We focus on serving governments all over the globe. The work we do has touched the lives of millions in Australia and New Zealand and offers unique opportunities to leverage your skills across our core capabilities in Health, Defence, Maritime, Justice, Immigration, and Community Services.

We seek and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds and cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQI+, veterans and people with disability.

By joining Serco you’ll have access to Employee Networks led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.

Impact a better future at Serco.