The key duties of the position include: The Role The Maritime Integrated Warfare Systems (MIWS) Branch is seeking professional, motivated and experienced EL 1 Engineering Professionals to support the maintenance delivery and sustainment of cutting edge capability. You will be part of a dynamic team overseeing the update, upgrade and upkeep of integrated warfare and combat systems for the Royal Australian Navy’s surface fleet, and their related support systems. This may include the coordination of maintenance activities with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), in regional maintenance centres, at the waterfront, or out at sea. Ideally, you will have a maritime background, with experience across one or more of the following; marine engineering, mechanical engineering, combat systems, electrical, communication, mechanical, and mechatronics. Principal Maintenance Manager (PMM): This position is responsible for the assurance of Organic and External Maintenance activities for combat systems across the in-service surface fleet as well as the day to day engineering maintenance tasks and activities including regular and corrective maintenance. Responsibilities include (but not limited to): Ensure that planned, urgent and rolling maintenance activities align with the baselines set by the Principal Engineer (PE), and are in accordance with MIWS Authorised Materiel Seaworthiness Delivery Organisation (AMSDO). Assurance of external maintenance periods and organic and external condition based maintenance activities, in collaboration with various stakeholders including: Class Lifecycle Engineer Officer (CLEO), Regional Maintenance Centres (RMCs), PE, and Principal Support Manager (PSM). Assurance of maintenance systems for new products acquisitions. Ensure risks associated with deficiencies in specific elements of the maintenance regime are articulated, mitigated So Far As Reasonably Practicable (SFARP) and escalated if necessary to the relevant authorities. Engage effectively with the PSM and the PE to achieve a coordinated AMSDO response to the requirements of the Operating and Support Intent (OSI) and the Materiel Support Management Plan (MSMP). 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. About our Team MIWS Branch under Major Surface Combatants and Combat Systems Division is an exciting and complex environment to work in, offering a rewarding career in one of the most dynamic organisations within NSSG. We work across both Acquisition and Sustainment environments to develop and deliver products into new shipbuilding programs and to provide update, upgrade and upkeep of products to the existing Navy fleet, giving staff exposure to a wide variety of high profile maritime projects. The various Directorates manage products and projects across the following categories of systems; Weapons, Accelerated Strike, Phased Array Radar (PAR), Above Water Sensors (AWS), Navigation, Under Sea Warfare (USW), Communications, Electronic Warfare (EW) and Enterprise Training. Our Ideal Candidate MIWS are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated candidate with excellent personal attributes and a strong knowledge of governance to join our Branch. We pride ourselves in a positive, collaborative and supportive workplace culture. For us it’s all about teamwork and we want people who want to be a part of the culture we’ve created. Our ideal candidate will enjoy working in a dynamic workplace across a wide variety of projects and products. The candidate will be energetic and able to create and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have the following attributes and can demonstrate: Demonstrated engineering experience in support and maintenance within an Authorised Engineering Organisation and an Authorised Maintenance Organisation. Engineering experience and insight into combat systems, other integrated warfare systems and/or engineering management of major systems integration Ability to lead a team by example with great work ethics and resilience Mature judgement, professionalism and high level interpersonal skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to build and sustain successful working relationships. Eligibility Security Clearance: Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at Negative Vetting Level 1. Mandatory Qualifications: This engineering position requires a Bachelor of Engineering from an Australian institution, or a qualification gained elsewhere, that satisfies the requirements of the Washington Accord for recognition as a Professional Engineer. This engineering position may require the individual to be able to meet the requirements of Chartered Professional Engineer (Engineers Australia), Registered Professional Engineer (Professionals Australia) or Fellow/Member of Royal Institution of Naval Architects or demonstrated the ability to obtain such status within 12 months. Getting to know the Department of Defence The Department of Defence employs around 18,000 Australian Public Service (APS) employees. Defence APS employees work in a wide variety of critical roles, Australia wide, enabling our three services Navy, Army and Air Force, to do their job. Defence has a range of Australian Public Service (APS) career opportunities that offer interesting, challenging, and unique work. Our workforce includes administrative support, accountants, intelligence analysts, engineers, policy advisors, graphic designers, lawyers, social workers, IT specialists and contract managers to name a few. We offer a rewarding career that includes professional development, work-life balance, recognition, a flexible and supportive work environment and a diverse workforce. To find out more about a career with Defence please visit https://www.defence.gov.au/jobs-careers
