Location

Osborne Naval Shipyard, SA, Australia

Maritime Services

Trades, manufacturing and operations

Experienced Professionals

At BAE Systems Australia

  • Do interesting work that MATTERS
  • ENJOY what you do
  • GROW your career
  • Be YOU

We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world’s most innovative and groundbreaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.

BAE Systems are recruiting for our Capability Enhancement (DCE) program. Our workforce built and now lead the sustainment and upgrade of the Royal Australian Navy’s three Hobart class air warfare destroyers — HMAS Hobart, HMAS Brisbane, and HMAS Sydney.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

We have exciting vacancy for a Mechanical Technician for the specialist area of Power and Propulsion to join the DCE program’s Test and Commissioning team on a permanent full-time basis.

Reporting to the Lead Technician – Power and Propulsion, you will be responsible for supporting the installation, set to work (STW), testing, commissioning, and maintenance of the ships power and propulsion systems. Your work will play a vital role in ensuring the ongoing operational readiness of the Royal Australian Navy’s Destroyer fleet.

Based at our Osborne Naval Shipyard in Adelaide, we offer flexible work options, including hybrid arrangements and a 9-day fortnight to help you balance work and life.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Set to work, test, integrate and commission equipment and systems.
  • Development and preparation of accurate technical documentation
  • Provide expert technical and hands on services to projects.
  • Provide input to planning and maintenance of schedules.
  • Assist in the design, construction, testing and acceptance of systems.
  • Defect analysis, resolution and provision of detailed technical reports.
  • Contribute to the analysis of complex technical problems to create solutions where precedent may not exist.
  • Make decisions and facilitate problem-solving guided by policies, procedures and plans
  • Work with minimum supervision, manage own time to address competing task priorities
  • Carry out isolations of ships systems and writing/reviewing risk assessments.
  • Attend training where required to upskill and develop

ABOUT YOU

  • Hold a Certificate 3 Engineering – Mechanical trade qualification (or higher)
  • Significant post-trade experience in a complex production environment
  • Strong experience in mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to effectively communicate with employees and customers at all levels
  • Displays integrity, technical knowledge, objectivity, acceptance of responsibility and maturity
  • Continuously improve own practices whilst improving safety on the worksite
  • Self-motivated and proactive to support working autonomously

We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don’t tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don’t meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

Application REQUIREMENTS & CLEARANCES:

To apply, please send through an updated CV, Cover Letter outlining why you feel your experience makes you a good fit, along with a copy of your relevant qualifications prior to the close date to be considered. Please note, as a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting 1 security clearance. Further information regarding security clearances. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.

About US:

BAE Systems Australia’s maritime workforce built and lead the sustainment of the Royal Australian Navy’s three Hobart class air warfare destroyers — HMAS Hobart, HMAS Brisbane, and HMAS Sydney. More about what we do can be found here: https://www.baesystems.com/en-aus/what-we-do/awd.

AT BAE, you will join a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing. Our people are diverse, and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best. As Australia’s largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia. We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.

We are also proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180 and a member of the Circle Back Initiative, were we are committed to responding to every applicant. To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au.

Maritime Services

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Experienced Professionals

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