Henderson, Western Australia Work on high profile naval shipbuilding projects 9 Day fortnight Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Retailer discount, EAP, Insurance discounts WHY AUSTAL Austal (ASX: ASB) is Australia’s global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor and maritime technology partner of choice; designing, constructing, and supporting defence and commercial vessels for the world’s leading operators. The company operates shipbuilding and sustainment facilities in Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam. Austal Australia is delivering multiple naval shipbuilding and sustainment programs for the Royal Australian Navy, Australian Border Force, and the Department of Defence, employing approximately 1,000 people in facilities in located Western Australia, Queensland and the Northern Territory. Learn more at austal.com. Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement (SSA) With an exciting pipeline of future work for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) at the Henderson Shipyard, now is the time to join Austal and be part of something big. Under a Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement (SSA), Austal is on the path to become the Commonwealth’s sovereign "Strategic Shipbuilder" within the Henderson Precinct, Western Australia. The SSA will initially deliver Medium and Heavy Landing Craft for the Australian Army as part of a decades of continuous shipbuilding for the Commonwealth. The SSA will be led by Austal, and will require the engagement of local industry, supply chain and workforce to be successful. This is an exciting opportunity to perform meaningful work in a dynamic and outcome focussed environment and be part of Australia’s continuous naval shipbuilding endeavour. Working within the SSA will provide career development opportunities whilst working alongside experienced, dedicated, and passionate industry professionals, in a collaborative, dynamic and outcome focused environment. Why Defence Industry Defence in Australia is a $40 billion per annum industry that is growing faster than many other sectors in the economy. In Western Australia, the defence industry is set for even faster growth to support the country’s need to increase its Defence capabilities. A career in Defence industry rewards collaboration, curiosity and ingenuity. Defence industry attracts talent with research, manufacturing and technology skills which means our people come from many backgrounds, bringing a rich and diverse culture. About the Opportunity As a member of the Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) team the incumbent will provide Maintenance Engineering and technical writing support to Defence Acquisition programs. The Maintenance Engineer analyses equipment technical documentation, function and performance requirements to derive maintenance plans that preserve asset integrity and fulfil the designated tasks. You will collaborate with other members of the ILS team to: Identify the relevant maintenance tasks considering the system/equipment functional requirements, mission profiles and task characteristics through analysis such as Failure Mode Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) and/or Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM). Analyse maintenance resource packages by undertaking resource evaluations and trade-offs to determine the optimum location, personnel, and resource requirements to perform each task, and applying engineering judgement to modify tasks to enhance vessel availability and reduce life-cycle costs. Document maintenance procedures, complying with all relevant safety standards, and based on authorised technical data such as to be clear and unambiguous for maintainers to follow. Conduct maintenance investigations to identify deficiencies in existing maintenance and/or to optimise asset reliability and maintainability. Skills and Experience Must be an Australian Citizen, eligible for a Baseline Security Clearance Hold a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical or similar) Have well-developed verbal and written communication skills Understand the role of data in maintenance planning and execution Problem solving and independent decision making Develop and maintain good working relationships Be outcome-driven, well organised and self-motivated Possess experience in a maintenance engineering, planning or management role within maritime shipbuilding, sustainment and/or defence programs Experience in developing Land Systems Electrical Mechanical Engineering Instructions (EMEI) is desirable Benefits True work/life balance with a 9-day fortnight Competitive salary package and generous employee benefits (including EAP, retailer discounts, salary sacrificing and novated leasing, where applicable ) Professional development and training opportunities A supportive and dynamic work environment with an established mentor program Real opportunities for genuine career advancement within our growing, global organisation Culture Our global team is guided by a universal set of values that describe the focus of our efforts; Excellence - Customer Focus - Integrity - Team Work. Our goal is for all our decisions and actions to reflect these core values. We believe that putting our values into practice creates the greatest benefits for our shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and communities in which we serve. Austal Giving supports our local communities through in-kind and financial support of various charities and organisations that focus on improving health, education, and the environment. Austal provides a safe and inclusive work environment for all employees. We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all abilities, cultural background, age, and gender to apply.