Naval Engineering Specialist | APS6/EL1-EL2 for Impact

Work Initiatives; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Work Initiatives is seeking Engineering Specialists across APS 6, EL1 and EL2 for a major Australian naval defence program. Roles cover multiple disciplines and may include international placements; Canberra, ACT based.

You will contribute to governance, assurance, certification and through-life support for cutting-edge naval platforms, with leadership opportunities at EL1/EL2 and a competitive remuneration package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering recognized under the Washington Accord or equivalent.
• Strong technical competence and willingness to learn alongside industry leaders.
• Systems-thinking approach to identifying and managing risk.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across diverse audiences.
• Ability to build effective relationships with government, industry and international partners.
• For EL1/EL2, demonstrated leadership and mentoring experience.

Responsibilities

• Review designs, specifications and deviations to support approval and certification decisions.
• Develop methodologies and evidence used to assure and certify engineering systems.
• Contribute to safety cases, regulatory submissions and project plans.
• Collaborate with national and international partners, regulators and academia to apply best practice.
• Participate in international meetings; occasional after-hours work may be required.
• Prepare briefs, reports and presentations for senior decision-makers.
• EL1/EL2: lead teams, plan programs and mentor engineers.

Skills

Professional Engineer

Leadership

Systems thinking

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Washington Accord) or equivalent

Job description

Work Initiatives is seeking Engineering Specialists across APS 6, EL1 and EL2 for a major Australian naval defence program. Roles cover multiple disciplines and may include international placements; Canberra, ACT based.

You will contribute to governance, assurance, certification and through-life support for cutting-edge naval platforms, with leadership opportunities at EL1/EL2 and a competitive remuneration package.