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About the role
As a Mechanical Engineer onboard a Navy submarine, you'll enjoy a unique and rewarding career that simply doesn't exist in civilian life. You'll be the marine systems expert onboard, leading a team of Navy technicians responsible for the repair and maintenance of the submarine's structure, engines, air conditioners, propulsion and electrical distribution systems and water systems. Essentially, you'll be responsible for ensuring the submarine's mechanical engineering plant runs smoothly across its power, propulsion and auxiliary systems. You'll also provide command with expert technical advice that contributes to the success of Navy missions.
Responsibilities
In this extraordinary role, you'll play a crucial part in keeping the submarine running. You'll work as part of a tight‐knit team to manage propulsion, provide electricity and maintain air flow. The work you perform will ensure the crew is comfortable and the submarine is operating effectively. It's an important role with considerable responsibility, but you'll receive professional training and support to ensure you're ready to lead from day one. As a member of the submarine's command team, you'll also contribute directly to the success of Navy exercises and missions.
* Lead a team of technicians
* Contribute to the command team
* Maintain and repair air conditioning and refrigeration systems
* Automatic and remote‐control systems
* Diesel engines
* Electrical generation and distribution systems
* Hydraulic systems
* Propulsion systems
* The submarine's structure
* Ventilation systems
* Emergency response (damage control)
* Submarine security, firefighting and replenishment at sea
* Boarding party, first aid, flood repair and flight deck duties
* Assisting with medical, ammunitioning or ceremonial duties
* Shift work or on‐call duties as required
Training & Skills
With paid training, you'll gain all the skills you need to tackle anything this rewarding role throws at you. You'll be supported by professional and enthusiastic Navy personnel who'll provide the necessary guidance to ensure you're prepared. As an officer, you'll learn additional skills and duties to become highly trained and efficient in supporting the security and safety of your place of work and those around you. This training and support continues as your career progresses, equipping you with a range of skills that will benefit you, wherever your career takes you.
Progression
Opportunities for progression and upskilling continue throughout your career as an officer. As you progress, the Navy will provide you with leadership, management, and specialist skills training to develop your ability to effectively manage your teams. You'll also be provided with training opportunities to further develop your role‐related expertise. This world‐class training will strengthen your skillset and enable you to become an influential leader in the Navy allowing you to face any challenge, either at sea or ashore. You may also undertake a posting to an officer role during your career, such as instructor/training roles and staff officer roles. This experience helps you broaden your skill set and prepare for more senior roles.
Eligibility / Prerequisites
* Australian citizen or eligible Australian permanent resident
* At least 17 years old (you can years or 16 years for ADFA)
* Background check possible (must have lived in Australia or have a 10‐year checkable background)
* Accepted or have studied a relevant degree or ATAR high enough for entry to relevant degree program
* Fit and healthy (must pass swim and physical fitness tests for training graduation)
* Driver's licence not suspended or cancelled (optional)
Locations
Following training, you'll generally be based in HMAS Stirling on Garden Island, WA.
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