Explosive Ordnance Electrical Mechanical

Australian Department of Defence; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15.4% superannuation

Professional development pathways

Additional leave days betweenChristmas

Flexible work arrangements where pract

Defence base facilities access

Salary sacrifice opportunities

Job summary

The Australian Department of Defence – Orchard Hills NSW is recruiting Explosive Ordnance Armaments Technicians to maintain guided weapons and associated equipment in a strict safety environment. You will perform end-to-end electronic maintenance, calibration, inspection, and reporting, following technical documentation and quality standards, while ensuring compliance and safety.

Training and progression opportunities are available within Defence’s structured programs.

Qualifications

• Hands-on electronics/electrical trade experience in a workshop environment.
• Ability to read and apply technical manuals, specifications and procedures.
• Commitment to safety, quality assurance and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Undertake electronic maintenance to certify Guided Weapons and associated support equipment, including inspection, servicing, disassembly, repair, assembly, alignment, calibration, testing, and technical certification.
• Apply current technical data and approved maintenance documentation within an explosive ordnance environment.
• Operate within a highly regulated environment, adhering to safety, quality assurance, and compliance requirements.
• Accurately record maintenance activities in technical documentation and electronic maintenance systems.
• Work collaboratively within a team and communicate effectively with supervisors, technical staff, engineers and other stakeholders.
• Maintain and develop technical skills through on the job and external training courses.

Skills

Electronic maintenance

Electrical servicing

Fault finding

Calibration

Technical documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Cert III or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Explosive Ordnance Electrical Mechanical

Australian Department of Defence – Orchard Hills NSW

Are you looking to apply your technical skills in a challenging and highly specialised environment where you can solve problems, learn new skills, and gain further qualifications?

We are currently recruiting Explosive Ordnance Armaments Technicians with the Department of Defence at Defence Establishment Orchard Hills. These workshop based roles are critical to ensuring the safety, functionality, and readiness of Australian Defence Force guided weapon systems and explosive ordnance. You will apply your electronic skills to perform end to end maintenance activities on guided weapons and associated support equipment, working in accordance with approved technical documentation and strict safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake electronic maintenance to certify Guided Weapons and associated support equipment, including inspection, servicing, disassembly, repair, assembly, alignment, calibration, testing, and technical certification.


• Apply current technical data and approved maintenance documentation within an explosive ordnance environment.


• Operate within a highly regulated environment, adhering to all safety, quality assurance, and compliance requirements.


• Accurately record maintenance activities in technical documentation and electronic maintenance systems.


• Work collaboratively within a team and communicate effectively with supervisors, technical staff, engineers and other stakeholders.


• Maintain and develop technical skills and capability through a combination of in house training and external courses, including structured on the job, hands on training under the guidance of qualified team members.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be an Australian Citizen


• Must be eligible to hold an Australian Government Security Clearance.


• Must be able to work at location to a standard working week, no work from home is available.


• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and undergo regular safety and medical assessments.


• Will be required to pass an on-boarding medical assessment


• Will be required to participate in a 6 month probation period.


• The occupant of this role may be required to participate in shift work arrangements as operationally required, which may include nights and weekends, as well as undertaking intermittent domestic or international travel for work and training.


• The occupant of this role may be required to travel to meet workplace requirements


• The occupant of this role will be required to undertake role specific training courses

About our Team

EOMD is an integral part of Maritime & Maintenance Branch, which is part of the Defence Delivery Group. Our team consists of various disciplines (including engineering, maintenance & technical inspection, project management, commercial, logistics, and corporate enabling services). We are located in Canberra, Penrith, Amberley, Melbourne and HMAS Stirling in Perth. Our focus is to acquire and sustain guided weapons and munitions for the Australian Defence Force.

Maritime & Maintenance Branch is dedicated to providing our staff with a diverse, manageable, and favourable work-life balance, with flexible working arrangements where practicable. We will also invest in your training and development to ensure your time with us is deeply rewarding, both personally and professionally. We are committed to achieving a workplace culture that is inclusive and diverse; one that directly reflects the needs and scope of Defence’s varied operational requirements.

Our people are capable, innovative, committed and diverse. We support an inclusive culture that emphasises respect and collaboration.

In Maritime & Maintenance Branch, you will enjoy experiences and opportunities that, as an APS employee, you simply would not get with any other organisation.

Other benefits include:

• 15.4% superannuation;


• Access to personalised professional development pathways, including opportunities to gain qualifications and technical authorisations, with progression across an APS 3–6 broadband (allowing advancement in classification, responsibilities, and remuneration as skills and competencies develop), as well as broader career development opportunities within Defence.


• Additional leave days between Christmas and New Year;


• Focus on work/life balance;


• Access to Defence Establishment Orchard Hills base facilities and amenities (including gym and swimming pool); and


• Salary sacrifice opportunities.

Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate is a hands on technician with experience gained in an electronics/electrical trade or a closely related electrical maintenance environment. You bring practical, workshop based skills such as electrical servicing, fault finding, component replacement, and working with hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.

You are comfortable working from technical manuals, specifications, and procedures, and you apply a high level of attention to detail to ensure work is completed accurately, safely, and in accordance with required standards. You understand the importance of compliance, traceability, and doing the job right the first time.

You are organised, reliable, and able to manage competing tasks in a busy workshop, while working effectively both independently and as part of a team. You communicate clearly with supervisors and colleagues and are open to learning new systems, equipment, and regulatory requirements. Previous Defence or Explosive Ordnance experience is not required, and training will be provided to support your transition into the role.

What You’ll Bring:

• A minimum Cert III or equivalent qualification in areas such as:
  
  
  
  • Aerospace systems maintenance
  
  
  • Guided Weapons or Explosive Ordnance systems maintenance
  
  
  • Marine systems maintenance
  
  
  • Automotive/heavy vehicle systems maintenance
  
  
  • Electronic systems maintenance
  
  
  • Avionics Systems Maintenance
  
  
  • Calibration Technical experience
  
  
  • Commercial Electrical systems install and maintenance
  
  
  
  

If you are a hands-on, safety focused technician who enjoys working to high standards and is eager to grow your skills in a specialised Defence environment, then this is the role for you!

Application Closing Date: Sunday 15 November 2026

For further information please review the job information pack, reference GWEO/06085/26 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=7D6EB141-02BA-54A8-8F3F-ED66305DDD19