Canberra Based | Requires a current AGSVA NV1 Clearance About Us IAG Defence & National Security (DNS) is part of IAG, a specialist advisory firm supporting complex infrastructure, Defence and national security programs across Australia. Our DNS team works closely with Commonwealth agencies and industry partners to deliver specialist expertise into nationally significant programs. Our success depends on our ability to identify, engage and mobilise highly specialised talent quickly and effectively.

IAG is recognised as a Veteran Friendly Employer under the Veteran Employment Program.

The Role

We're looking for an experienced Outfitting Engineer to join a maritime engineering program team in Canberra. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong technical expertise in outfitting systems to take on a delegated technical authority role, reviewing and certifying engineering design across a major shipbuilding program. You'll work closely with the Engineering Manager and Principal Engineer, overseeing design review, acceptance and certification of outfitting elements, while helping build technical capability within the wider engineering team.

Key Responsibilities Conduct design review, design acceptance and technical certification of outfitting engineering elements

Exercise delegated technical authority across furnishings, habitability, crew support and engineering systems

Review engineering deliverables and classification society documentation against contracted timeframes

Identify technical risks and hazards,



working with the System Safety team to assess and manage them

Support requirements management, stakeholder engagement and development of junior engineering staff Required Current NV1 security clearance

Robust technical expertise in outfitting systems and engineering design, ideally within a maritime or shipbuilding context

Experience in design review, design acceptance or technical certification processes

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams

Proactive mindset with attention to detail and a commitment to project deadlines What We Offer With offices in Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra, we're a tight-knit team working across some of Australia's most critical Defence and national security programs. We value expertise, collaboration and flexibility, providing our people with opportunities to contribute to meaningful and technically challenging projects. We can offer great work, great people, great culture, great conditions, and an all-round great time whilst you continue building a rewarding career in the Defence and national security sector.

As part of IAG, you'll be joining a team of more than 250 professionals. Most opportunities advertised by IAG Defence & National Security are subject to client approval, security validation and contractual confirmation. Employment or engagement will only be offered following successful client acceptance and completion of all required pre-engagement checks and onboarding activities.

📌 Outfitting Engineer (Australia)
🏢 IAG Defence and National Security
📍 Australia