About the Opportunity
The Integrated Product Support (IPS) Maintenance Engineer is an IPS practitioner and maintenance support specialist. This position develops, analyses and plans maintenance engineering activities to ensure maritime systems are supportable, maintainable, and cost-effective throughout their lifecycle.
Reporting to the Senior Maintenance Engineer, the engineer will assist with the development of maintenance strategies and analysis, providing engineering rigor supporting the integration of maintenance requirements into design and sustainment planning.
Working closely and collaborating across IPS disciplines and design engineering teams, you will deliver effective support solutions.
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 are driving innovation, supporting sovereign capability, and creating long‐term opportunities for Australian industry and workers.
This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance. The maritime is now. Learn more at austal.com/ssa
Main Accountabilities
* Maintenance Documentation Development
* Maintenance Task Analysis
* IPS Collaboration
* Stakeholder Consultation
* Data Management and Reporting
* Compliance and Assurance
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.
You'll Need
* Must hold or be eligible to obtain a Baseline Australian Government Security Clearance (must hold Australian Citizenship).
* Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems or related discipline).
* Minimum 3‐5 years' experience in maintenance engineering in a complex asset environment.
* Maintenance documentation development, including maintenance procedures, schedules and plans.
* Familiarity with IPS principles, systems engineering lifecycle and design integration.
Desirable
* Postgraduate qualifications in Systems Engineering, Asset Management, or Defence Logistics.
* Proficiency in RCM, FMECA, LORA, and other maintenance analysis techniques.
* Experience in Defence Acquisition / ILS or IPS Program and/or knowledge of Australian Standards for Defence Contracting (ASDEFCON)
* Participation in design reviews
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: 20 Mar 2026 | Location: Perth WA / Australia | Industry: Engineering | Job Type: Full Time | Salary: Not provided
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