Maintenance and Operations Technician

Raytheon Australia; Toowoomba Regional; Presencial; AUD 75.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Raytheon Australia is seeking a Maintenance and Operations Technician to support Defence mission and operate the systems you maintain in a hands‑on role.

You will work across workshop, field and operational settings, performing planned and corrective maintenance, fault diagnosis and equipment testing while travelling as needed to support customers nationwide and internationally.

Formación

• Tradesperson with Mechanical or Electrical background is essential.
• Experience maintaining, repairing and supporting equipment in field, workshop or operational environments.
• Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Operate mission systems and associated support equipment in accordance with approved procedures.
• Conduct planned and corrective maintenance activities to ensure equipment remains available and serviceable.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and rectify equipment faults.
• Support equipment testing, commissioning and operational activities.
• Assist with the implementation of approved modifications and upgrades.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and technical documentation.
• Support configuration management and equipment sustainment activities.
• Contribute to a safe working environment and comply with all safety requirements.
• Travel within Australia and internationally as required.

Conocimientos

Mechanical trades

Electrical trades

Educación

Cert III/IV Mechanical trade

Cert III/IV Electrical trade

Descripción del empleo

Date Posted: 2026-11-02

Country: Australia

Location: AU-QLD-GLENVALE-169 ~ 169 Hursley Rd ~ TOOWOOMBA

Position Role Type: Onsite

• Support Australia's Defence mission.
• Operate the systems you maintain in a unique dual-role technical position.
• Work with advanced mission systems in a hands-on operational environment.

Your mission starts here at Raytheon Australia! Right now, we are seeking a bright and energised Maintenance and Operations Technician. Join our team of outstanding people with expertise across a wide range of disciplines and position yourself at the forefront of tomorrow's capabilities.

You'll be supported by best-practice tools, systems and processes while contributing to a nationally significant Defence capability.

As a Maintenance and Operations Technician, you'll play a key role in the operation, maintenance and support of mission‑critical Defence capability. Unlike traditional maintenance roles, you'll not only maintain and troubleshoot specialised equipment, but also operate the systems you support, providing a unique understanding of their capability and operational application.

Working as part of a skilled team, you'll conduct planned and corrective maintenance, fault diagnosis, equipment testing and operational support activities to ensure systems remain safe, reliable and ready to meet customer requirements. You'll contribute to equipment upgrades and sustainment activities while working closely with experienced technicians, engineers and Defence personnel.

This hands‑on role offers a diverse mix of workshop, field and operational activities, allowing you to apply your technical skills while directly supporting the delivery of a nationally significant Defence capability.

Opportunities for travel throughout Australia and internationally may also be available in support of customer and operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate mission systems and associated support equipment in accordance with approved procedures.
• Conduct planned and corrective maintenance activities to ensure equipment remains available and serviceable.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and rectify equipment faults.
• Support equipment testing, commissioning and operational activities.
• Assist with the implementation of approved modifications and upgrades.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and technical documentation.
• Support configuration management and equipment sustainment activities.
• Contribute to a safe working environment and comply with all safety requirements.
• Support field activities, exercises and operational tasks as required.
• Travel within Australia and internationally as required.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

We are seeking applications from suitably qualified tradespeople with either a Mechanical or Electrical trade background.

Mechanical Trade Experience

• Cert III/IV qualification in a Mechanical trade discipline (Essential).
• Experience maintaining, repairing and supporting mechanical equipment in field, workshop or operational environments (Essential).
• Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including associated support equipment and assets (Highly Desirable).

Electrical Trade Experience

• Cert III/IV qualification in an Electrical trade discipline (Essential).
• Experience maintaining, repairing and supporting electrical equipment in field, workshop or operational environments (Essential).
• Knowledge of electrical, control and power distribution systems, including fault‑finding and diagnostic activities (Highly Desirable).

All Applicants

• Experience within Defence, heavy industry, mining, transport or similar technical maintenance environments (Desirable).
• Ability to interpret technical manuals, maintenance documentation, technical drawings, schematics and fault diagnosis procedures relevant to your trade (Desirable).
• Proven ability to carry out preventative, scheduled and breakdown maintenance safely and efficiently (Essential).
• Strong troubleshooting, problem‑solving and fault‑finding skills, with the ability to identify and rectify equipment issues in a timely manner (Desirable).
• Experience working on operational, workshop and field‑deployed equipment and support assets (Desirable).
• HC Licence (or ability to obtain).
• Successful candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 1 Security Clearance (Essential).

We offer flexible work arrangements, a supportive team environment and unique opportunities to work with advanced technology in operational settings. This is your opportunity to join a fast‑moving organisation delivering critical outcomes for the Australian Defence Force and supporting Australia's Defence mission.

This is your opportunity to join the brightest minds in the nation working for the mission on leading‑edge technology to deliver Australia’s most significant Defence capabilities.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.