Naval Platform Sustainment Manager

Penske Australia & New Zealand; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Onsite parking

Training & development

Competitive remuneration

Employee referral program

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Penske discounts

Job summary

Penske is seeking a full-time Platform Manager – Sauer Compressors to join the Defence Programmes Group in Kings Park, NSW. You will plan, coordinate, and manage in-service support activities across key naval platforms, ensuring timely maintenance, reporting, and customer satisfaction.

In this role you will liaise with stakeholders, support quotations and proposals, and ensure compliance with export controls and contract requirements while maintaining strong customer relationships.

Qualifications

• Mechanical trade qualification with demonstrated technical and operational experience.
• Strong project/contract management skills in Defence or engineering industries.
• High-level communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint).
• Ability to process large documents in a contracting environment.
• Australian citizen with eligibility to obtain and maintain Defence security clearance (NV1 or above).
• Understanding of the Maritime Sustainment Model desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage in-service support activities for Hobart Class Destroyer, ANZAC Class Frigate, and other Defence platforms.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure service notifications, estimates, reports, and invoicing are managed effectively.
• Provide technical operations support for equipment modifications and upgrades.
• Develop and maintain customer relationships to support sustainment activities.
• Support quotations, tenders, and proposals for new Defence projects.
• Assist in compliance with export controls, contract requirements, and reporting

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Documentation

Maritime/Defence knowledge

Education

Mechanical trade qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Penske is seeking a full-time Platform Manager – Sauer Compressors to join the Defence Programmes Group in Kings Park, NSW. You will plan, coordinate, and manage in-service support activities across key naval platforms, ensuring timely maintenance, reporting, and customer satisfaction.

In this role you will liaise with stakeholders, support quotations and proposals, and ensure compliance with export controls and contract requirements while maintaining strong customer relationships.