Field Service Technician - Collins Class Submarines

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An exciting opportunity has become available for a Field Service Technician to join the Scylla In Service Support Team maintaining and repairing complex Sensor Systems fitted to Collins class Submarines.

As a Field Service technician, you'll be responsible for maintaining and repairing state of the art equipment fitted to RAN ships, submarines, and land-based sites, ensuring optimal performance. Your key focus will be on supporting Thales equipment fitted to Collins Class Submarines under the ISS Contract.

OUR BENEFITS:

• Industry aligned and competitive remuneration
• On vessel loading allowance on top of base salary
• Potential for on call allowance and short notice response bonus
• Monthly RDO scheme
• Fitness Passport Discount – Access to a network of Gyms across AUS
• Employee discounts with several affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance)
• Modernised Paid Parental Leave
• Veterans Leave
• Novated Lease options
• Personal & professional training development opportunities

YOUR ROLE
Working at our Rockingham site on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk and Binjareb Nyoongar peoples, your role purpose will be:

• The successful and professional conduct of maintenance and / or repair tasks
• Leading the technical aspects of a maintenance task
• Communicating with Supervisors and Maintenance Managers, ensuring task progression and relevant issues are reported
• Develop documents & capture of information within information systems relating to the conduct of maintenance and/or repair activities
• Assisting the Inventory Management team to receipt, packaging and despatch GFE/CFE as required

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in your role, you will have demonstrated and/or acquired the following knowledge and experience:

• Cert IV Electronic Engineering or equivalent with at least 3 years relevant industry experience
• Certificate or training in Information Technology (networking) is desirable
• Experience in fault finding including analysis and documentation of process and results.
• Previous experience working within a Defence or Defence Industry environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced skills in MS Office

GOOD TO KNOW
Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police and (role dependent) medical checks. Applicants must be Australian citizens and be eligible to obtain NV1 security clearance.

Additional information with regards to clearances is available from the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/. In some cases, individuals who hold a current clearance from a foreign government may be eligible to have this clearance recognised by the Australian Government and be eligible for this role.

The Australian Defence Trade Controls Act (DTCA) is applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. The U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.

WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY
After you have applied, you will receive an email acknowledging your application. We’ll then provide a personalised experience for suitable applicants as we progress the selection and assessment process. Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police and depending on the role type, medical checks as well.

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