APS 6 - Engineering Professionals and Engineering Technical (Survivability and Weapons)

$95,187 - $108,734 + up to 15.4% Superannuation (Includes scheduled March 2025 pay increase in accordance with the Defence Enterprise Collective Agreement 2024) Adelaide - SA, Canberra - ACT, Sydney CBD - NSW The Role Can you analyse information and produce solutions?  Are you able to apply professional expertise and technology? Do you want to be a key contributor to Australia’s Defence maritime capability? If so, we are looking for multiple APS 6 Engineering Professionals and Technology Specialists within Navy Engineering Branch across several disciplines, which include: Fire and Damage Control. Survival at Sea and CBRN. Propulsion and Mechanical. Auxiliary and Environmental Protection. Armaments and Weapons. About our Team Navy Engineering is the trusted entity responsible for the provision of specialist engineering expertise needed to develop, deliver, and sustain maritime capability. The application of this engineering expertise is a critical enabler across the entire lifecycle of maritime assets (cradle to grave) and contributes to the following business outcomes: Enable Navy to comprehend and understand the effectiveness of complex technical capabilities that contribute to defence of the nation. Identification, quantification & management of risks to acquisition, sustainment and operation of maritime capabilities. Knowledge management that captures and maintains technical knowledge (lesson learnt) for efficient and effective use across existing and future programs of work.  We are seeking high performing candidates who thrive on new challenges. We promote an inclusive culture that echoes Defence values – service, courage, respect, integrity and excellence. We are committed to our people and ensure they are supported with access to tailored professionalised pathways.  Our Ideal Candidate As an APS 6 Engineering professional or a Technology Specialist you will be required to develop and demonstrate a range of skills and competencies as outlined below to achieve success within the various APS 6 roles. Expertise in a discipline is beneficial, however training is available to those that demonstrate transferable skills (e.g. mechanical, materials, hydrodynamics) and willingness to develop the expertise.  Fire and Damage Control - As a Fire and Damage Control Engineer APS 6, you assist Navy by supporting engineering advice to maximise controls for fire, flooding and atmosphere hazards on Navy ships to achieve requisite levels of survivability.  Survival at Sea and CBRN - As a Survival at Sea and CBRN Defence Engineer APS 6, you assist Navy by supporting engineering advice to maximise controls for escape, evacuation, lifesaving and rescue; and chemical, biological, radiation and nuclear defence (CBRN) on Navy ships. Propulsion and Mechanical - As a Propulsion and Mechanical Engineer APS 6 you assist Navy by supporting engineering advice on propulsion and mechanical systems, including but not limited to manoeuvring systems, engines, turbines, generators, shaft-lines, gear boxes, bearings and fuel supply systems.  Auxiliary and Environmental Protection - As an Auxiliary and Environmental Protection Engineer APS 6 you assist Navy by supporting engineering advice in areas such as, but not limited to, potable water generation and quality management, waste water and marine pollution control, HVAC, lifting appliance and refrigeration systems.  Armaments, Explosive Ordnance and Weapons - As an Armaments, Explosive Ordnance and Weapons Engineer APS 6 you assist Navy by supporting engineering with advice to ensure the safe operation and seaworthiness of armaments systems such as missile and torpedo launch systems, large and medium calibre gunnery (including mounts), close in weapon systems, as well as small arms. As an APS 6 Engineering Professional and a Technology Specialist, you will need to demonstrate the following competencies for delivery of complex engineering and technical functions: Strategic Direction Apply engineering knowledge to identify issues and take these into account when planning and priority setting for delivery. Provide advice and recommendations that advance engineering established principles and methods.  Achieves Results Review technical engineering documentation to support critical engineering activities and advice. Compare information against standards, identify impacts and identify controls to risks. Manage own workflows to provide high quality outputs. Productive Working Relationships Work collaboratively within your team. Liaise with a range of internal and external stakeholders. Supervise and teach junior engineers. Personal Drive and Integrity Take responsibility for accurate completion of work and take initiative to progress tasks. Raise issues and find a way forward in difficult or uncertain situations. Communicates with Influence Present clear and accurate information in all forms to those you supervise and other stakeholders. Provide considered counter-arguments. Negotiate with understanding of desired outcomes. Information Pack Opens in new window