Maritime Engineering Opportunities - Cairns Voted 8 in Best Places to Work 2024 Strong company culture Australian owned and operated About the role: We have several opportunities for Engineers to join our team in Cairns supporting Norsta Maritime to maintain the Navy patrol boats and hydrographic vessels. You will be responsible for supporting the engineering requirements under the Regional Maintenance Provider - North East contract. This role will be highly rewarding as it centres around the success of delivering Navy's Patrol and Hydrographic capability in the Far North. Please note: This role is based in Cairns. For Cairns residents, this would be offered as a fixed term opportunity. For interstate candidates interested in temporary relocation, relocation assistance will be available to the successful applicant in line with our policy and longer-term employment options based on relocation return. What will you be involved in: Supporting defect and maintenance investigations Preparing technical advice Managing configuration changes Preparing Requests for Variation Developing Certification Basis review reports Developing Applications for Deviation Managing technical data and identifying new technical data required to conduct the Regional Maintenance Provider (RMP) engineering services What we would like from you: Thorough understanding of Defence Technical Library, RPEQ certification and professional engineering requirements in a RAN context Significant engineering experience in a Defence environment Engineering degree Australian Citizen with an active Baseline AGSVA Security Clearance Life at Nova - it all adds up! With people being our point of difference, we deliver on promises, reward good work, champion professional growth and support flexibility, all within a diverse and inclusive culture that recognises moments that matter. Life at Nova is our collection of employee benefits, designed to meet the many and varied needs of our people. Just a few of the great benefits you will have access to are: Flexibility : We promote a culture that encourages and enables flexible ways of working that support our people Dress For Your Day : We empower our people to determine their outfit for the activities of the day which allows for personal expression that builds trust Reward & Recognition Program : Offering exclusive discounts from hundreds of major retailers, helping you to save on groceries, petrol, holidays, and more Employee Assistance Program : for employees and family members Annual Nova employee engagement : Great way to connect more broadly and strengthen your internal networks and have some fun! Wellbeing Hub with access to health and fitness content Free Flu Vaccination annually An inclusive, collaborative, and supportive culture Social activities throughout the year, we even dress up at times, think Safari - we don't like to take ourselves too seriously! Nova Systems does not accept any recruitment agency solicitation. Nova Systems is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone feels safe, valued, and included, where our people are our point of difference. Nova Systems respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters in which we live and work, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Nova Systems also acknowledges the services of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have contributed to defending Australia and its national interests. To find out more about our commitment to Reconciliation, please visit our website. Veteran Nova Systems is a Veteran Employment Supporter of the Veteran Employment Program. We value the skills Veterans bring and encourage Veterans and Defence partners to apply. Nova supports our Veterans through reserve leave and top-up pay entitlements. No need to tailor the use of Defence language in your resume, we prefer to see this however, please let us know if you need support with your application. We also ensure all applications receive a response and feedback when appropriate. ITAR As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian Citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. To learn more, please visit: www.defence.gov.au/security/clearances NOVA SYSTEMS Nova Systems is Australia's largest privately-owned Defence company with global reach. We are leaders in capability assurance and systems integration solving complex challenges in innovative ways. We are relied on to develop and test capabilities critical to national security and safety. We are trusted to integrate mission systems solutions and develop software and products that protect lives every day. For 25 years, Nova has brought a different perspective. From national Defence and essential services to border control and cyber security, these are the challenges we partner with our clients
