Engineering Specialist - Mechanical

Air Services Australia; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Airservices Australia seeks a hands-on mechanical engineer to lead testing and verification of ARFF vehicle systems. You will develop test plans, perform vehicle testing, and generate acceptance documentation while supporting ongoing fleet engineering tasks.

You will collaborate with fleet and operations teams to ensure safety, compliance, and operational readiness across Melbourne and Brisbane sites in a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• Experience with vehicles or heavy mechanical systems.
• Experience in engineering assessments, testing, validation or project delivery.
• Ability to investigate issues and provide evidence-based recommendations.
• Experience preparing technical reports, specifications or acceptance documentation.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar) and eligibility for professional registration.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop test plans, conduct vehicle testing and produce acceptance reports.
• Balance project work with BAU engineering support across fleet assets.
• Collaborate with fleet, operations and technical stakeholders to ensure vehicles are safe and ready for use.
• Engage in hands-on testing and field evaluations to validate performance.

Skills

Vehicle testing

Mechanical systems

Technical reporting

Stakeholder collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Apply now Job no: 502642
Work type: Fixed Term Full Time
Location: VIC, QLD
Categories: Engineering

• Be part of the next generation of emergency response capability
• Location: Melbourne or Brisbane | Hybrid (3 days in office)

The Organisation:

Airservices Australia is a government-owned organisation responsible for the safe and efficient management of 11% of the world’s airspace and provision of aviation rescue fire fighting services at Australia’s busiest airports.

Our people are our greatest asset with a dynamic and diverse team operating from locations across the country - from bustling cities to regional and remote locations, including an island. This team keep Australia’s aviation industry safe every day of the year, both in the air and on the ground.

We connect people with their world safely – linking family and friends, generating economic activity, creating jobs, and facilitating trade and tourism.

Airservices is committed to fostering a culture that is diverse, inclusive, and respectful. We encourage motivated individuals who love what they do, value a service first mindset and embrace a challenge to explore a career with Airservices. In return you will be a valued team member, be offered flexibility and experience a meaningful career in an exciting, ever-evolving aviation industry.

The Role & The Team

Join the Next Generation Fleet team delivering a new tranche of Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles. You will balance project work such as developing test plans, conducting vehicle testing, and producing acceptance reports, alongside BAU engineering support across existing fleet assets. Reporting to the Project Engineering Team Lead, you will work closely with fleet, operations, and technical stakeholders to ensure vehicles are safe, fit for purpose, and operationally ready.

You will be part of a collaborative engineering team that drives innovation in emergency response capability, where people take pride in delivering assets that directly support frontline safety outcomes.

You’re a hands‑on mechanical engineer who enjoys both technical problem‑solving and real‑world testing environments. You’re equally comfortable analysing systems as you are getting out into the field to see how they perform.

The successful applicant will have:

• Demonstrated experience working with vehicles or heavy mechanical systems (ideally emergency services or similar)
• Experience in engineering assessments, testing, validation or project delivery
• Strong ability to investigate issues and provide practical, evidence‑based recommendations
• Experience preparing technical reports, specifications or acceptance documentation
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar) and eligibility for professional registration
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across diverse stakeholders

Security

To be eligible to apply, you must be an Australian Citizen as an ASIC is required for this role. Please refer to the security check requirements successful applicants will be required to undertake as part of the recruitment process.

Airservices Australia is a diverse and inclusive employer that recognises the benefits of having a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. We encourage applications from diverse groups including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

Should you require any further information please contact Neethu Stephen – Talent Advisor at [e-mail]

How to Apply

To apply for this position please lodge an application online before 12 th July 2026

Advertised: 26 Jun 2026 4:00 PM E. Australia Standard Time
Application close: 12 Jul 2026 11:55 PM E. Australia Standard Time