Maintain the peak capability of advanced vessels, vehicles and aircraft, and build infrastructure. Apply nowShortlist About the role As a Mechanical Engineer onboard a Navy submarine, you’ll enjoy a unique and rewarding career that simply doesn’t exist in civilian life. You’ll be the marine systems expert onboard, leading a team of Navy technicians responsible for the repair and maintenance of the submarine’s structure, engines, air conditioners, propulsion and electrical distribution systems and water systems. Essentially, you'll be responsible for ensuring the submarine’s mechanical engineering plant runs smoothly across its power, propulsion and auxiliary systems. You’ll also provide command with expert technical advice that contributes to the success of Navy missions. What you'll do In this extraordinary role, you'll play a crucial part in keeping the submarine running. You'll work as part of a tight-knit team to manage propulsion, provide electricity and maintain air flow. The work you perform will ensure the crew is comfortable and the submarine is operating effectively. It’s an important role with considerable responsibility, but you’ll receive professional training and support to ensure you’re ready to lead from day one. As a member of the submarine’s command team, you’ll also contribute directly to the success of Navy exercises and missions. You’ll also have opportunities to undertake a range of other leadership roles over the course of your career. For example, when you’re not posted as a submarine’s engineer, there are a range of shore-based opportunities you could pursue, including project management, operational planning, career management and maintenance program management roles. Key Information DutiesTraining and skillsProgressionAdditional informationLocations Duties Your duties may include: leading a team of technicians contributing to the command team the maintenance and repair of: air conditioning and refrigeration systems automatic and remote-control systems diesel engines electrical generation and distribution systems hydraulic systems propulsion systems the submarine’s structure ventilation systems. As a submariner, you'll also perform additional general duties that support the whole submarine, including: emergency response (damage control) submarine security, firefighting and replenishment at sea boarding party, first aid, flood repair and flight deck assisting with medical, ammunitioning or ceremonial duties shift work, or on-call duties as required. Training and skills With paid training, you'll gain all the skills you need to tackle anything this rewarding role throws at you. Plus, you’ll be supported by professional and enthusiastic Navy personnel who’ll provide the necessary guidance to ensure you’re prepared. As an officer, you'll learn additional skills and duties to become highly trained and efficient in supporting the security and safety of your place of work and those around you. This involves providing leadership, management, administration and career advice to junior members and officers within your team. This training and support continues as your career progresses, equipping you with a range of skills that will benefit you, wherever your career takes you. Progression Opportunities for progression and upskilling continue throughout your career as an officer. As you progress, the Navy will provide you with leadership, management, and specialist skills training to develop your ability to effectively manage your teams. You’ll also be provided with training opportunities to further develop your role-related expertise. This world-class training will strengthen your skillset and enable you to become an influential leader in the Navy allowing you to face any challenge, either at sea or ashore. As an officer in the Navy, you may also undertake a posting to an Any Officer role during your career, such as instructor/training roles and staff officer roles. This experience helps you broaden your skill set and prepare for more senior roles. Additional information In-Service Information In the Navy, this role is known as: Marine Engineer Officer Submariner Title abbreviation: MEOSM. Locations Following training, you’ll generally be based in HMAS Stirling on Garden Island, WA. Discover where the Navy operates across Australia on our base locations map. Duties Duties Your duties may include: leading a team of technicians contributing to the command team the maintenance and repair of: air conditioning and refrigeration systems automatic and remote-control systems diesel engines electrical generation and distribution systems hydraulic systems propulsion systems the submarine’s structure ventilation systems. As a submariner, you'll also perform additional general duties that support the whole submarine, including: emergency response (damage control) submarine security, firefighting and replenishment at sea boarding party, first aid, flood repair and flight deck assisting with medical, ammunitioning or ceremonial duties shift work, or on-call duties as required. Training and skills With paid training, you'll gain all the skills you need to tackle anything this rewarding role throws at you. Plus, you’ll be supported by professional and enthusiastic Navy personnel who’ll provide the necessary guidance to ensure you’re prepared. As an officer, you'll learn additional skills and duties to become highly trained and efficient in supporting the security and safety of your place of work and those around you. This involves providing leadership, management, administration and career advice to junior members and officers within your team. This training and support continues as your career progresses, equipping you with a range of skills that will benefit you, wherever your career takes you. Progression Opportunities for progression and upskilling continue throughout your career as an officer. As you progress, the Navy will provide you with leadership, management, and specialist skills training to develop your ability to effectively manage your teams. You’ll also be provided with training opportunities to further develop your role-related expertise. This world-class training will strengthen your skillset and enable you to become an influential leader in the Navy allowing you to face any challenge, either at sea or ashore. As an officer in the Navy, you may also undertake a posting to an Any Officer role during your career, such as instructor/training roles and staff officer roles. This experience helps you broaden your skill set and prepare for more senior roles. Additional information In-Service Information In the Navy, this role is known as: Marine Engineer Officer Submariner Title abbreviation: MEOSM. Locations Following training, you’ll generally be based in HMAS Stirling on Garden Island, WA. Discover where the Navy operates across Australia on our base locations map. Take a look at the role requirements Before you apply, make sure you meet the basic role requirements. You'll find detailed information on the Entry requirements tab. I am an Australian citizen, or an eligible Australian permanent resident I am at least 17 years old You can start your application at 16.5 years or 16 years for ADFA. My background can be checked To obtain the minimum-security clearance, you must have lived in Australia or have a checkable background for the past 10 years. I have or have been accepted to study a relevant degree You’ll need to have been accepted to study, or already have the required qualifications. Or for ADFA, with an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) high enough to qualify for entry to the relevant degree program. I am reasonably fit and healthy Keeping fit is a big part of joining the ADF. You won’t need to pass a physical fitness test before you join, but you’ll need to pass the swim and physical fitness tests to graduate from your training. My driver’s licence is not suspended or cancelled You don’t need a driver’s licence for this role but if you have one, it can’t be suspended or cancelled.
