Ship Operations Specialist

2 weeks ago


Devonport, Tasmania, Australia New Zealand Defence Force Full time
About the Role

A Marine Technician is responsible for ensuring the operation and maintenance of a ship's engine, drive systems, power generation and distribution systems, as well as auxiliary systems and habitability equipment.

This role involves working with sophisticated technology to operate and maintain diesel engines, gas turbines, electrical generation and power distribution systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, refrigeration and air conditioning plants, and bulk liquid storage and conditioning equipment.

Job Description

As a Marine Technician, you will complete a short course in your chosen specialisation before being assigned to a ship at sea to consolidate your learning. You will quickly become part of a motivated, dedicated, and highly professional team.

  • You will be responsible for operating and maintaining the ship's propulsion, auxiliary, and habitability systems.
  • You will work in shifts or be on call to monitor the ship's machinery or provide engineering services.

In addition to your technical duties, you will participate in general shipboard duties and activities such as boat launch/recovery, leaving or bringing a ship to wharf, crane operations, assisting helicopter landings, ship security, or practising emergency responses to fires, flooding, or machinery breakdowns.

Career Progression and Training

Your hard work, experience, and training accomplishments as a Marine Technician are rewarded with civilian qualifications alongside promotions in rank and salary.

You will join the Navy as an Ordinary Rate completing Basic Training and Able Technician Training. After this specialist course, you will fill positions on Naval Ships to consolidate what you have learnt through on-the-job training.

As your skills and experience increase, you will be selected to complete your Advanced Technician and leadership Training before being recommended for promotion to Leading Hand, usually after four years of service.

Salary and Benefits

Careers in the Navy are well-rewarded, as well as being diverse and exciting. As you become more experienced and move up through the ranks, gaining additional skills and qualifications, you will see your salary rise accordingly.

The estimated annual salary for this position is around $129,061, including allowances for time spent in the field, at sea, overseas, or deployed on operations.



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