The key duties of the position include Your Role The Naval Materiel Seaworthiness Assurance Agency (NMSwAA) works across the depth and breadth of Navy Capability from program inception all the way through to retirement. The APS6 Materiel Assurance Officer is accountable to the Deputy Director Materiel Assurance (DD MA) under limited direction to perform complex, materiel assurance work within an integrated workforce. They are to maintain a well-developed understanding of regulations, licenses and standards of practice within the context of the Defence Seaworthiness Management System. As part of this work, they are accountable for organising their workflow and making independent decisions relating to their area of responsibility. They will interpret and provide advice based on legislation, policy and procedures. They will undertake specialist research and analysis, conduct reviews and perform procedural and clerical, support work to achieve results. They also support the Materiel Assurance Lead Engineer to conduct surveillance over Navy platforms and their supporting Fundamental Inputs to Capability. About our Team NMSwAA provides the Chief of Navy with justified confidence that Navy's maritime platforms can deliver the required capability to government. A significant part of our role is appreciating that Navy offers an extensive range of assets in some of the most rapidly developing areas in Defence. Our team, consisting of members from diverse backgrounds and experience, bring together an extensive knowledge and ability base from which we can drive forward our mission. NMSwAA offers the opportunity to work, contribute and provide the Chief of Navy with risk-based assurance that Seaworthy Materiel is being delivered throughout a mission system's Capability Lifecycle. We offer competitive salary, flexible hours, generous leave, and flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance. We foster a culture of continual career development through professionalisation and training programs. This is an integrated team of Military and APS, with staff currently based in Sydney, Perth, Adelaide and Canberra. Our Ideal Candidate This role requires a high performing individual with the knowledge, skills and experience to develop and apply contemporary risk-based surveillance methods to the naval materiel environment. This role also requires proactive, positive engage with a diverse range of stakeholders to achieve assurance requirements. There is a fundamental requirement for the MAO to conduct regular waterfront/onsite visits to foster stakeholder relationships, enable in-person meetings and conduct materiel assurance activities to develop strong relationships with stakeholders. Periodic travel may be required as part of this role.
