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Defence Sustainment Engineer (Reliability & Supportability)Location: Melbourne, AustraliaWork Arrangement: Hybrid (Tuesday-Thursday in office)Salary: AUD $115,000-$135,000 plus 10% annual bonus opportunityBuild the Future of Defence SustainmentWorld Fuel Government Solutions is seeking a Defence Sustainment Engineer (Reliability & Supportability) to support the maintenance, reliability, supportability, and lifecycle management of complex Defence equipment and systems.This role is ideal for a mechanically-minded engineer who enjoys understanding how equipment is designed, maintained, repaired, sustained, and improved throughout its operational life.Unlike larger Defence organizations where engineers are often confined to a single specialty, this role provides exposure across sustainment engineering, reliability engineering, maintenance planning, lifecycle management, supportability, systems engineering, and Defence support programs.You will work closely with experienced engineers, Defence customers, suppliers, and project teams while developing the skills required to become a future sustainment and supportability specialist.This Is Not a Software or IT Systems Engineering RoleWe are seeking engineers who understand complex physical assets and equipment.Successful candidates typically have experience supporting:Mechanical equipmentIndustrial assetsVehicles and transportation systemsRotating equipmentPlant equipmentMarine systemsDefence equipmentRail assetsManufacturing systemsWhat You'll Be DoingSupport Defence Sustainment ActivitiesContribute to sustainment and lifecycle engineering activities across Defence programs.Support Integrated Product Support (IPS) and supportability activities.Assist with maintenance planning and asset management activities.Support reliability, maintainability, and supportability engineering initiatives.Improve Equipment Reliability & PerformanceSupport investigations into equipment failures, degradation, and maintenance-related issues.Participate in root cause analysis and problem-solving activities.Contribute to reliability improvement initiatives.Assist with maintenance optimization activities.Develop Technical DocumentationDevelop and maintain engineering documentation and sustainment records.Support preparation of maintenance instructions and technical procedures.Assist with user manuals, operating instructions, and support publications.Maintain configuration-controlled engineering documentation.Support Defence Engineering ProgramsWork closely with systems engineers, suppliers, project teams, and Defence stakeholders.Support engineering change and configuration management activities.Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, reliability, and operational performance.What We're Looking ForRequired QualificationsDegree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.3+ years of engineering experience.Strong mechanical aptitude and analytical capability.Robust written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.Australian Citizen able to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance.Relevant ExperienceExperience in one or more of the following:Maintenance EngineeringReliability EngineeringAsset EngineeringSustainment EngineeringSupportability EngineeringLifecycle EngineeringProduct Support EngineeringRoot Cause AnalysisAsset ManagementRelevant IndustriesWe welcome applications from engineers working in:DefenceAerospaceRailMarineOil & GasUtilitiesManufacturingMiningTransportationOther asset-intensive industriesWhat Success Looks LikeSuccessful engineers in this role are naturally curious about how equipment works, why it fails, and how it can be maintained more effectively.You will enjoy:Solving practical engineering problemsImproving equipment reliability and maintainabilityWorking with complex mechanical systemsDeveloping supportability solutionsBuilding Defence sustainment expertiseWhy Join World Fuel Government Solutions?
Unlike larger Defence organizations where engineers are often assigned a narrow scope of responsibility, you'll gain experience across:Sustainment EngineeringSupportability EngineeringReliability & MaintainabilityAsset ManagementSystems EngineeringConfiguration ManagementTechnical PublicationsDefence Lifecycle SupportEngineers on our team are given significant ownership, visibility, and responsibility early in their careers.You will work directly with customers, influence engineering decisions, and develop broad technical capability in a highly collaborative and supportive environment.
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World Fuel Services (Australia) Pty Ltd

📌 Defence Sustainment Engineer (Reliability & Supportability) (Melbourne)
🏢 World Fuel Services
📍 Melbourne