Maritime Engineer — Defence Vessel Sustainment Expert

Serco; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development and training

Wellbeing and assistance programs

Career opportunities in a multinationa

Defence transition pathway

Job summary

Serco is seeking a Maritime Engineer to provide engineering expertise across the Defence Maritime Support Services (DMSS) contract. Based at Garden Island, NSW, you will support safe vessel sustainment and coordinate with engineering and operational stakeholders to deliver changes and investigations.

You will monitor vessel condition, manage documentation and drive governance, with travel to Serco Defence locations as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering or a related discipline.
• Five years or more engineering experience within Defence, maritime or similar complex environment.
• Experience delivering engineering changes and technical problem-solving.
• Experience conducting engineering investigations, including root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Knowledge of systems engineering and engineering change management.
• Experience in vessel design, repair, sustainment or maintenance with marine design experience preferred.
• Eligibility for Chartered Engineer (CPEng) registration or equivalent.
• Current Class C driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engineering changes, investigations and technical support across the DMSS contract.
• Provide engineering advice supporting safe, compliant and effective vessel sustainment.
• Monitor vessel condition, equipment performance and sustainment requirements.
• Manage configuration, technical data and engineering documentation for accuracy and control.
• Support engineering governance, assurance, technical risk management and IFS/EAMS improvements.
• Collaborate with the SPO, site teams, technical subcontractors and engineering stakeholders.

Skills

Engineering changes

Root-cause analysis

Systems engineering

Vessel sustainment

Collaboration with Defence

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Mechanical/ Naval Architecture/ Marine Engineering

Tools

CMMS/EAMS

Job description

Serco is seeking a Maritime Engineer to provide engineering expertise across the Defence Maritime Support Services (DMSS) contract. Based at Garden Island, NSW, you will support safe vessel sustainment and coordinate with engineering and operational stakeholders to deliver changes and investigations.

You will monitor vessel condition, manage documentation and drive governance, with travel to Serco Defence locations as required.