What are you going to do

This position, based in Bibra Lake, takes you far beyond a typical desk job. You will contribute directly to maintaining Australia's readiness to respond to submarine emergencies, combining technical engineering with operational involvement. Some days you will be refining engineering drawings, registers, and compliance procedures. On others, you will be at sea, working with highly specialised equipment in real-world submarine rescue exercises. Few engineering opportunities offer this kind of variety, impact, and sense of purpose.

  • Act as the project engineer, delivering critical technical outputs
  • Provide on-site engineering support for maintenance and operations
  • Maintain engineering dashboards, registers, drawings, and procedures
  • Support bids, tenders, and stakeholder meetings with Australian engineering input
  • Engage with technical authorities to ensure compliance and governance
  • Deploy at sea in support of submarine rescue exercises, maintaining 12-hour readiness for call-outs

Essential skills and knowledge 

To succeed in this role, you will need strong technical foundations in electrical engineering combined with the adaptability to work across complex, regulated, and operational environments. We are looking for someone who thrives on variety and who is as comfortable producing detailed documentation as they are stepping onto a vessel to ensure operational readiness.

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • Experience in maritime, subsea, or defence engineering environments
  • Strong attention to detail and confidence with engineering documentation
  • Experience with SolidWorks (drafting, modelling, and design)
  • Familiarity with PLM systems, ideally in a defence or highly governed environment
  • Ability to obtain Australian Defence Security Clearance
  • Willingness to complete an offshore medical

What we offer

This is an engineering role with genuine meaning. You will be working directly on submarines and submarine rescue systems, technology that saves lives and protects Australia's national interests. With the largest submarine programs in the nation's history now ramping up, this contract places you in the perfect position to step into long-term Defence career opportunities. The skills and experience gained here will stand out anywhere in the industry.

  • Work directly on submarines and life-saving rescue technology
  • Contribute to programs of national importance and Defence capability
  • Be part of real-world deployments and high-impact projects
  • Gain exposure to major upcoming submarine programs in Australia
  • Build a career foundation in one of the most prestigious engineering sectors

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Timothy Chapman on 0409712680

Closing: October 29, 2025

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Vacancy reference: PR-266336

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