About the OpportunityThis role provides Technical Engineering Support to the In Service Support (ISS) projects during both online and offline activities. It involves developing and supporting the implementation of technical solutions to engineering challenges to maximise up time of Naval and Government marine assets. 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 Involved Develop Engineering deliverables including maintenance repair plans, technical instructions, technical risk assessment, deviations, requests for Problem Resolution and development of Engineering Change Proposals and Engineering Change RequestsProvision of engineering advice Development technical instructionsTechnical risk analysis You’ll Need EssentialFormal 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, Eligible to Hold a security ClearanceWell-developed communication  Competency in Microsoft office and standard engineering software.DesirableExperience in a Defence environment  Experience in asset management/maintenance Understanding of technical risk management and safety systemsComputer Aided drafting experience/ knowledge 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.Learn more at Careers at Austal Australia | Austal: Australia AUD Cairns 4870

Support Engineer (Mechanical Engineer/Naval Arch)

About the Opportunity

This role provides Technical Engineering Support to the In Service Support (ISS) projects during both online and offline activities. It involves developing and supporting the implementation of technical solutions to engineering challenges to maximise up time of Naval and Government marine assets.

 

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

  • Develop Engineering deliverables including maintenance repair plans, technical instructions, technical risk assessment, deviations, requests for Problem Resolution and development of Engineering Change Proposals and Engineering Change Requests
  • Provision of engineering advice
  • Development technical instructions
  • Technical risk analysis

 

You’ll Need 

Essential

  • 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, Eligible to Hold a security Clearance
  • Well-developed communication 
  • Competency in Microsoft office and standard engineering software.

Desirable

  • Experience in a Defence environment 
  • Experience in asset management/maintenance
  • Understanding of technical risk management and safety systems
  • Computer Aided drafting experience/ knowledge

 

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.

Learn more at Careers at Austal Australia | Austal: Australia

  • Posted Date 11 Feb 2026
  • Location Cairns
    QLD / Australia
  • Industry Engineering
  • Job Type Full Time
  • Salary Not provided