Lead Engineer

3 weeks ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Austal Full time

Cairns

The Opportunity

Austal is seeking a Lead Engineer to oversee engineering support for the Cape Class Patrol Boats operated by the Australian Border Force. This role is responsible for managing all technical aspects of the In-Service Support contracts, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks, and maintaining the design integrity and configuration of the fleet. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this is a key opportunity to contribute to the sustainment of one of Australia's leading maritime platforms.

What's Involved

  • Lead and develop the Cape Class sustainment engineering team while managing contract plans and documentation to ensure effective delivery of engineering support services.
  • Ensure ongoing certification and configuration management of the Cape Class fleet, including control of baseline changes and integrity of temporary modifications.
  • Provide timely, accurate engineering advice and technical instructions to support operational requirements.
  • Lead the execution of engineering investigations to resolve issues efficiently and maintain fleet performance.
  • Coordinate Cape Class engineering meetings and maintain strong, effective communication with ABF technical stakeholders.

You'll need

Essential
  • Hold an Engineering Degree with the capability to achieve Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status.
  • Minimum 5 years' sustainment engineering leadership experience, preferably in Defence, with strong knowledge of asset and configuration management systems.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
  • Demonstrated expertise in technical risk management, safety systems, complex problem solving, team leadership, and effective communication.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and standard engineering software.

Desirable
  • Engineering Change management experience
  • Technical risk management experience
  • Enterprise Business management program experience
  • Previous Leadership experience

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.

Our global team is guided by a universal set of values that describe the focus of our efforts. Our goal is for all our decisions and actions to reflect these core values. We believe that putting our values into practice creates the greatest benefits for our shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and communities in which we serve.

Excellence - Customer Focus - Integrity - Team Work

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.
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