Explosive Ordnance EME Technician | Defence Maintenance

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

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.