Job Description

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Make your mark at Rubicon Associates.

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We are seeking an experienced and client focussed Senior Naval Architect to join our multi-disciplinary Engineering Consulting team, delivering a pipeline of maritime design sustainment projects for the Defence sector.

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This role is newly created and full time, based in Melbourne , Cairns or Adelaide , for someone who wants to join a small to medium (SME), growing consultancy at a formative time. We offer a market-competitive salary, promotion opportunities (we promote from within) and generous study assistance and study leave package, along with the chance to work alongside like minded professionals who share a passion for the Maritime sector.

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Note: Due to the nature of the role, you must be an Australian Citizen and eligible to apply for an NV1 Security Clearance.

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Why Rubicon Associates?

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You’ll be joining a proudly Australian owned consultancy, specialising in marine engineering services, with offices around Australia. The Values of Integrity, Respect, Social Impact, Commitment, Diversity, Innovation and Growth, underpin the company.

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Rubicon Associates is an equal opportunity employer, living a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion.

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As the business is in a growth phase, you’ll be joining at a time where you also have an opportunity to help shape the organisation (and your career) in this Senior role.

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About the Opportunity

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- Leading ship Naval Architectural activities as the specialist
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- Undertaking Naval Architectural Activities in Concept, Principle and Detailed Design for Hull related system
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- Undertaking Finite Element Analysis (FEA), conducting stability assessments and inclining experiments
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- Undertaking studies and analysis using Hull Design (e.g. MaxSurf) and FE software
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- Performing engineering investigations and developing documentation such as proposals, reports and specifications.
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- Supporting Client and Business Development initiatives, working towards achieving agreed utilisation targets
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- Mentoring and developing junior staff
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About you

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- Bachelor of Engineering – Naval Architecture, along with a minimum of 5+ years experience with ship structures and ship systems Design, Delivery and Maintenance within Class Society rules and requirements
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- Proven experience with undertaking Finite Element Analysis (FEA) , along with the ability to conduct stability assessments and inclining experiments is a priority
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- Well-developed design capabilities, drafting skills and experience in the use of CAD packages
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- Proven ability to interpret and produce well presented technical drawings, reports; applying an eye for detail
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- Demonstrated experience in a Defence Maritime environment, preferred
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- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact and work directly with Clients and likewise collaborate with colleagues
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- An un-compromising drive to understand client needs, provide solutions and deliver to high levels of quality along with a track record of doing so
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- A commercial mindset
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- A thirst for knowledge, ongoing learning and the self motivation to put this into practise
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- Be an Australian citizen who holds, or is eligible to hold, an NV1 security clearance or higher is essential
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Travel for ship inspections will become part of the role.

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We thankyou for taking the time to submit your application. For more information or a confidential discussion you can contact Human Resources Manager Pille Lucas on

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Please send your resume and cover letter, by clicking the “Apply Now” button or email Human Resources Manager Pille Lucas at

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Applications will be reviewed as they are received and start dates negotiated with successful candidates.

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📌 Senior Naval Architect (Finite Element Analysis focus) (Melbourne)
🏢 Rubicon Associates
📍 Melbourne