The key duties of the position include The Role As a Senior Mechanical Engineer within the Collins Submarine Program you will be part of a specialised team responsible for supporting Australia's submarine capability. This role will require technical experience covering a variety of submarine mechanical systems, with a specific emphasis on: Submarine Cooling systems; Submarine Ventilation system; and Submarine Auxiliary systems. The role will require ability to gain and exercise a technical SQEP delegation for mechanical systems. Knowledge of Ships Information Management System (SIMS) and Collins Authorised Materiel Seaworthiness Delivery Organisation (AMSDO) practices would be beneficial to the role. Familiarisation with Collins class program, platform design and Life of Type Extension (LOTE) project would be beneficial to the role. Engineering and Technical roles within Collins Submarine Program are: Professionally challenging: Submarines are complex systems that operate in harsh conditions - a space shuttle is the closest comparison. You will be trusted to deliver engineering and technical support to ensure Australia's submarines can be operated safely; Professionally rewarding: Submarines directly contribute to Australia's ability to Shape, Deter and Respond in a dynamic geopolitical landscape. Your work as a Senior Mechanical Engineer will directly contribute to Australia's submarine capability. You will also have the opportunity to continue your professional learning. This role is eligible for an additional remuneration benefit known in Defence as a Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP). This enables Defence to provide a premium, in addition to the base salary otherwise payable under the Defence Enterprise Collective Agreement (DECA), for positions in occupational disciplines/classifications that are critical to Defence capability. For further information, please contact the contact officer. The successful candidate may be required to undertake work on and be provided with technical information pertaining to defence articles of United States of America (US) origin. In accordance with the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), any applicant who holds, or has previously held, citizenship or permanent residency of a country other than Australia will be required to declare and indicate the country or countries of citizenship or permanent residency. Restrictions on access to defence articles and associated technical data subject to the ITAR by dual national employees may apply. About our Team The Collins Submarine Program within the Naval Shipbuilding & Sustainment Group (NSSG) is responsible for the maintenance and programmed upgrade of Australia's Collins Class Submarines. The Program works in partnership with the Royal Australian Navy and Industry to deliver the strategic submarine capability to the nation. You will have access to generous and attractive working conditions as an Australian Public Servant in Defence. Working for Defence will support you in balancing work life with family and other priorities. You can access a variety of flexible working arrangements, including part-time work, occasionally working from home and working hours that are not always nine to five. Information on Defence employees' working conditions, including an attractive remuneration package that may respond to industry variations and a generous superannuation contribution (15.4%), can be sourced from the Defence Enterprise Agreement. If you require further information, please email nssg.submarines.workforcemgt@defence.gov.au. Our Ideal Candidate Our ideal candidate will be able to possess the following: Accountable for managing and leading a team, including providing clear and consistent communication, setting clear performance and behavioural standards, managing performance, delegating responsibility, as well as guiding and developing people; Accountable for accurate completion of work within timeframes including managing allocated resources, setting work area priorities, managing workflows, developing strategies and evaluating business outcomes; Lead, plan and deliver critical and complex to very complex engineering activities and provide advice in the field of mechanical-material engineering under broad direction; Accountable for exercising assigned engineering authorities and any Technical Regulatory Authority delegations; Apply extensive mechanical-material engineering knowledge and experience to assess technical risk, provide advice/recommendations to leadership, and improve engineering processes and procedures; Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to support Defence's objectives; Evaluate and ensure that the delivered materiel meets requirements and legislative, policy and regulatory frameworks and implement actions.
