Support Engineer

Support Engineer

Security Clearance roles only: Due to the Security Clearance required for this, applicants must be an Australian Citizen and eligible to obtain and uphold a Baseline Security Clearance.

The Support Engineer provides technical assistance for the delivery of contract engineering support services. The role applies engineering expertise to ensure asset capability and integrity is maintained in accordance with business expectations. The role assists in compliance with relevant standards and provides inputs to ensure technical and safety risks are effectively managed and communicated.

Key objectives & responsibilities:

• Timely engineering review of maintenance repair plans;
• Timely execution of engineering investigations;
• Development technical instructions;
• Technical risk analysis;
• Development of Deviations.
• Development of Requests for Problem Resolution;
• Development of Engineering Change Proposals and Engineering Change Requests;
• Risk awareness;
• To promote and engage a HSEQ culture across all activities that supports the importance of effective HSEQ compliance
• Promote and implement continuous improvement initiatives through corrective actions arising from incidents or non-conformances

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Formal degree qualification in a relevant Engineering discipline, recognised by Engineers Australia as being suitable for registration in the Professional Engineer (Member) category (or working towards).
• Australian Citizen, if the role requires the Department of Defence and/or the Department of Home Affairs Security Clearances
• Well-developed communication skills
• 3 Years’ experience in a sustainment engineering role.
• Knowledge of asset management standards, systems, and processes;
• Knowledge of configuration management systems and processes;
• Capable of achieving Level 4 Authorised Engineering Authority delegation under the Navy Technical Regulatory System or equivalent;
• Understanding of technical risk management and safety systems;
• Complex problem-solving skills;
• Competency in Microsoft office and standard engineering software.
• White Card

Why Austal

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.

What's on Offer?

• Located in Cairns, QLD.
• Permanent / Full Time
• 9 Day Fortnight Roster
• Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Retailer discount, EAP, Insurance discounts

At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment 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.