Maintenance Engineer

Austal; City Of Kwinana; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Professional development and training

Supportive and dynamic work环境

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Austal Defence Australia (ADA) is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to develop maintenance documentation, perform maintenance analyses and support ILS activities across Defence programs. You will work with engineering and sustainment teams to optimise maintenance strategies, improve asset reliability and sustain long-term operational capability.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3–5 years’ experience in ILS or equivalent, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering or related discipline.
• 3–5 years’ experience in Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) or similar complex asset environment.
• Experience developing maintenance plans, procedures and technical documentation.
• Understanding of maintenance engineering and supportability methodologies.
• Experience reviewing engineering drawings and technical publications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain maintenance documentation, support plans and strategies.
• Perform maintenance engineering analyses including RCM, FMECA and LORA.
• Define maintenance requirements, procedures and supportability criteria.
• Collaborate with IPS disciplines to deliver integrated support solutions.
• Integrate maintenance requirements into system and ship design activities.
• Engage stakeholders to align maintenance objectives and outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with Defence standards and contractual requirements.
• Analyse maintenance data to support continuous improvement.

Skills

Maintenance engineering

Reliability engineering

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering

Tools

RCM

FMECA

LORA

Job description

As the Maintenance Engineer for Austal Defence Australia (ADA), you'll be responsible for developing maintenance documentation, conducting maintenance engineering analyses, and supporting Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) activities across Defence programs. Working closely with engineering and sustainment teams, you will help optimise maintenance strategies, improve asset reliability, and ensure long-term operational capability.

About Austal

Austal is Australia’s global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor; and maritime technology partner of choice. We design, construct, and support defence and commercial vessels for the world’s leading operators with operations spanning Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam. With operations spanning multiple sites, Austal offers diverse career opportunities in trades, maintenance, engineering support, project services, corporate functions and operational delivery.

Under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement, Austal is leading a new era of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia. We’re driving innovation, supporting sovereign capability, and creating long-term opportunities for Australian industry and workers.

Learn more at Careers at Austal Australia | Austal: Australia

This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now.

What’s Involved

• Develop and maintain maintenance documentation, support plans, and support strategies
• Conduct Reliability-Centred Maintenance (RCM), FMECA, LORA, and related maintenance engineering analyses
• Define maintenance requirements, procedures, and supportability criteria
• Collaborate with Integrated Product Support (IPS) disciplines to deliver integrated support solutions
• Integrate maintenance and supportability requirements into system and ship design activities
• Engage stakeholders to align maintenance and support objectives.
• Ensure compliance with Defence standards, ILS policies, and contractual requirements
• Analyse maintenance and supportability data to support decision-making and continuous improvement

You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), Sustainment Engineering, or a similar complex asset environment.
• Experience developing maintenance plans, procedures, schedules, and technical documentation
• Understanding of maintenance engineering and supportability methodologies
• Experience reviewing engineering drawings, technical publications, and design data
• Strong analytical, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliverables in a project environment
• Australian Citizenship and eligibility to obtain a Baseline Defence Security Clearance

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.

At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply. Veterans are also encouraged to apply.