APS 6 - Technical Officer, EL 1 - Technical Specialist

APS Level 6, Executive Level 1 (Multiple Classifications)
$85,607 - $122,044 (plus Super)
Henderson - WA

The Role
The Technical Officers work as members of a multi-disciplinary engineering team performing technical and engineering work as part of Naval Construction Branch. You will be providing advice on the introduction of design changes, maintenance issues and conducting technical investigations. 

The key responsibilities for these roles include:

• Shipyard surveillance, inspection, assessment and reporting on discipline specific equipment, sub system, system and whole of ship installation progress and quality;
• Providing assurance services on systems requirements and legislated standards related to relevant discipline;
• Witnessing of discipline related testing, set to work and activation activities;
• Providing specialist technical advice during ship production and acceptance, related to product quality assurance;
• Undertaking the technical assessment of discipline relevant aspects the design changes and deviations;
• Assisting in the development and review of specifications, plans, procedures and design documents; and
• Undertake review of quality assurance, technical and test reports.
  We are seeking 1 x APS 6 Hull & Structure Technical Officer, 1 x EL 1 Hull & Structure and 1 x EL 1 Welding and Coatings Technical Specialist.

If applicable, a merit-list will be created to fill similar vacancies in the next 18 months. 

About our Team
The Naval Construction Branch (NCB) is accountable for the assurance of ship construction, set-to-work and transit of vessels constructed at the Osborne Naval Shipyard and Henderson precinct. We are headquartered in Osborne, SA and have a detachment in Henderson, WA.

NCB is furthering Continuous Naval Shipbuilding and growing sovereign capability by overseeing the construction to ensure quality and standards are met, storing lessons learnt and developing standard shipbuilding procedures for construction. NCB will oversee the construction of many different Navy vessels including Offshore Patrol Vessels, Hunter Class Frigates, Young Endeavour, Mine Hunter Vessels, Evolved Cape Class and Pacific Patrol Boats.

Working at NCB will enable you to be at the grassroots of Continuous Naval Shipbuilding, where you are part of a working shipyard, being able to see and contribute to the vessels delivered and used in Service by Navy. NCB currently has highly skilled and diverse shipbuilding experience which will be shared to grow your hands on construction knowledge.

You will work alongside Navy Personnel, Internal project management offices and Prime Contractors. The opportunity for technical staff to undertaken industry placement is also available. 

Our Ideal Candidate
EL1 Technical Specialist

• Foster a collaborative team environment that provides services and outcomes consistent with the organisations operating model with a focus on achieving business objectives.
• Lead the development and implementation of strategic initiatives that support the organisational operating model.
• Influence the strategic focus of the organisation through effective leadership.
• Build and maintain effective relationships within the shipbuilding enterprise to facilitate the application of innovative engineering and technical knowledge and ensure pragmatic outcomes to engineering challenges.

APS6 Technical Officer

• Work as part of a collaborative team environment that provides services and outcomes consistent with the organisations operating model with a focus on achieving business objectives.
• Participate in the development and implementation of strategic initiatives that support the organisational operating model.
• Achieve high standards of performance, while working within delegated levels of responsibility and accountability.
• Build trust and demonstrate integrity with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support your NCB Discipline lead, and the NCB leadership team, by undertaking, monitoring and reporting the progress of assigned tasking in a timely manner.

Application Closing Date: Thursday 29 Jun 2023

For further information please review the job information pack, reference NSSG/04984/23 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=C0F5245A-6E78-99C3-EB32-D1BC65DA1774