About the OpportunityAs the Integrated Product Support (IPS) Maintenance Engineer for Austal Defence Australia (ADA), you'll be responsible for developing, analysing, and planning maintenance engineering activities to ensure maritime systems are supportable, maintainable, and cost-effective throughout their lifecycle.About AustalAustal is Australia’s global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor; and maritime technology partner of choice. We design, construct, and support defence and commercial vessels for the world’s leading operators with operations spanning Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam. Under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement, Austal is leading a new era of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia. We’re driving innovation, supporting sovereign capability, and creating long-term opportunities for Australian industry and workers. Learn more at austal.com/ssaThis is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now.  What's InvolvedMaintenance documentation developmentMaintenance task analysisIPS collaborationStakeholder consultationData management and reportingCompliance and assuranceYou'll NeedA degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or similar)3–5 years’ experience in maintenance engineering within complex asset environmentsExperience developing maintenance documentation and plansUnderstanding of IPS principles and the systems engineering lifecycleEligibility for a Defence Security Clearance Why Join Us?Competitive compensation and benefits package.Professional development and training opportunities.A supportive and dynamic work environment.Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.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. Veterans are also encouraged to apply.Learn more at Careers at Austal Australia | Austal: Australia AUD Perth 6000

IPS Maintenance Engineer

About the Opportunity

As the Integrated Product Support (IPS) Maintenance Engineer for Austal Defence Australia (ADA), you'll be responsible for developing, analysing, and planning maintenance engineering activities to ensure maritime systems are supportable, maintainable, and cost-effective throughout their lifecycle.

About Austal

Austal is Australia’s global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor; and maritime technology partner of choice. We design, construct, and support defence and commercial vessels for the world’s leading operators with operations spanning Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam.

Under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement, Austal is leading a new era of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia. We’re driving innovation, supporting sovereign capability, and creating long-term opportunities for Australian industry and workers.

Learn more at austal.com/ssa

This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now.

 

What's Involved
  • Maintenance documentation development
  • Maintenance task analysis
  • IPS collaboration
  • Stakeholder consultation
  • Data management and reporting
  • Compliance and assurance
You'll Need
  • A degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or similar)
  • 3–5 years’ experience in maintenance engineering within complex asset environments
  • Experience developing maintenance documentation and plans
  • Understanding of IPS principles and the systems engineering lifecycle
  • Eligibility for a Defence Security Clearance 

Why Join Us?

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

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. Veterans are also encouraged to apply.

Learn more at Careers at Austal Australia | Austal: Australia

  • Posted Date 21 May 2026
  • Location Perth
    WA / Australia
  • Industry Engineering
  • Job Type Full Time
  • Salary Not provided