Marine Technician

Australian Defence Force; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Defence Force is seeking a Marine Technician to diagnose, maintain and repair the Army’s fleet of marine equipment. You’ll work with qualified technicians across bases and field locations, with on‑the‑job training and progression opportunities.

You’ll participate in safety inspections and specialist work on HVAC, electronic and hydraulic systems, while contributing to field operations and joint exercises in varied environments around Australia.

Qualifications

• Experience with diagnosing, maintaining and repairing marine equipment.
• Ability to perform safety and technical inspections on marine equipment and vessels.
• Willingness to undertake military trade training and continuous learning.
• Willingness to deploy to Army bases and field locations across Australia.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, maintain and repair the Army’s fleet of marine equipment.
• Perform safety and technical inspections on marine safety equipment and large vessels.
• Work as part of a crew on a vessel and support specialist teams on HVAC, electronic and hydraulic systems.
• Contribute to general soldiering duties as required during deployments and operations.

Skills

Marine systems

HVAC systems

Hydraulic systems

Safety inspections

Diagnostics

Job description

As a Marine Technician, you’ll be a valued member of a team, operating and maintaining the marine equipment that allows the Army to successfully carry out exercises and operations. You’ll get paid to learn and enjoy a rewarding and varied role that offers opportunities for adventure, career progression and travel.

Working with other qualified technicians, you’ll inspect, repair, modify and recondition a wide variety of Army Marine Equipment. You’ll get to work in a range of different environments, from Army bases around Australia to locations out in the field on deployments, exercises and humanitarian operations.

Regardless of your civilian qualifications, you’ll also undertake valuable military trade training.

Key Responsibilities

• diagnosing, maintaining and repairing the Army’s fleet of marine equipment
• performing safety and technical inspections on marine safety equipment and large vessels
• working as part of a crew on a vessel
• working with specialised teams on advanced Vessel HVAC, electronic and hydraulic systems
• general soldiering duties, such as manning defensive positions, patrolling, traffic control, navigation, and camouflaging vehicles and field equipment.

Skill & Experience

With paid training, you’ll gain all the skills you need to tackle anything this rewarding role throws at you. Plus, you’ll be supported by professional and enthusiastic Army personnel who’ll provide the necessary guidance to ensure you’re prepared. You’ll have opportunities to grow your technical knowledge through a range of specialist courses covering equipment and systems such as Army Special Operations watercraft and LARC V amphibious vehicles. This training and support continues as your career progresses, equipping you with qualifications and a range of skills that will benefit you, wherever your career takes you.

If you don’t hold a relevant qualification, you’ll consolidate your Initial Employment Training (IET) with on-the-job training and work towards a Certificate III Marine Engine Driver (Maritime Engineer).