About the Opportunity
As the Maintenance Engineer for Austal Defence Australia (ADA), you'll be responsible for developing maintenance documentation, conducting maintenance engineering analyses, and supporting Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) activities across Defence programs.
Working closely with engineering and sustainment teams, you will help optimise maintenance strategies, improve asset reliability, and ensure long-term operational capability.
About Austal
Austal is Australia's global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor; and maritime technology partner of choice.
We design, construct, and support defence and commercial vessels for the world's leading operators with operations spanning Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam.
With operations spanning multiple sites, Austal offers diverse career opportunities in trades, maintenance, engineering support, project services, corporate functions and operational delivery.
Under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement, Austal is leading a new era of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia.
We're driving innovation, supporting sovereign capability, and creating long-term opportunities for Australian industry and workers.
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This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance.
The maritime is now.
What's Involved
Develop and maintain maintenance documentation, support plans, and support strategies
Conduct Reliability-Centred Maintenance (RCM), FMECA, LORA, and related maintenance engineering analyses
Define maintenance requirements, procedures, and supportability criteria
Collaborate with Integrated Product Support (IPS)



disciplines to deliver integrated support solutions
Integrate maintenance and supportability requirements into system and ship design activities
Engage stakeholders to align maintenance and support objectives.
Ensure compliance with Defence standards, ILS policies, and contractual requirements
Analyse maintenance and supportability data to support decision-making and continuous improvement
You'll Need
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline
Minimum 3–5 years' experience in Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), Sustainment Engineering, or a similar complex asset environment.
Experience developing maintenance plans, procedures, schedules, and technical documentation
Understanding of maintenance engineering and supportability methodologies
Experience reviewing engineering drawings, technical publications, and design data
Strong analytical, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliverables in a project environment
Australian Citizenship and eligibility to obtain a Baseline Defence Security Clearance
Why Join Us?
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Professional development and training opportunities.
A supportive and dynamic work environment.
Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.
At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work setting for all.
We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply.
Veterans are also encouraged to apply.
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