The Role

As an Electrical Engineer within the Collins Submarine Program you will be required to assess and review engineering changes (design and maintenance related) pertaining to submarine electrical and electronic systems. This can include high power electrical propulsion, power conversion and distribution, control and monitoring or combat systems. Other roles include supporting upgrade and sustainment projects and assisting with the evaluation and resolution of defects encountered in service.

This role is eligible for an additional remuneration benefit known in Defence as a Building Defence Capability Payment (BDCP). This enables Defence to provide a premium, in addition to the base salary otherwise payable under the Defence Enterprise Collective Agreement (DECA), for positions in occupational disciplines/classifications that are critical to Defence capability. For further information, please contact the contact officer.

Note: The successful candidate may be required to undertake work on and be provided with technical information pertaining to defence articles of United States of America (US) origin. In accordance with the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), any applicant who holds, or has previously held, citizenship or permanent residency of a country other than Australia will be required to declare and indicate the country or countries of citizenship or permanent residency. Restrictions on access to defence articles and associated technical data subject to the ITAR by dual national employees may apply.

About our Team

The Collins Submarine Program within the Naval Shipbuilding & Sustainment Group (NSSG) is responsible for the maintenance and programmed upgrade of Australia’s Collins Class Submarines. The Program works in partnership with the Royal Australian Navy and Industry to deliver the strategic submarine capability to the nation.

You will have access to generous and attractive working conditions as an Australian Public Servant in Defence. Working for Defence will support you in balancing work life with family and other priorities. You can access a variety of flexible working arrangements, including part-time work, occasionally working from home and working hours that are not always nine to five. Information on Defence employees’ working conditions, including an attractive remuneration package that may respond to industry variations and a generous superannuation contribution (15.4%), can be sourced from the Defence Enterprise Agreement. If you require further information, please email [email protected]

Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will be able to possess the following:

• Perform critical and complex engineering activities and provide advice in the field of electronics-electrical engineering under broad direction.
• Apply engineering knowledge and experience to identify issues and uncertainties and take these into account in planning, decision making and priority setting.
• Demonstrate electronics-electrical engineering knowledge and provide advice and recommendations on the development of advancements to established engineering principles, techniques, methods and regulations.
• Build and sustain positive relationships with team members, actively participate in team work and motivate and mentor developing engineers.
• Tailor communication style and language to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assess technical and design packages including scoping, planning, reviewing, provide recommendations and contribute to the implementation of actions.
• Manage workflows, resources, prepare work area and team plans detailing measurable milestones and expected outcomes.

Application Closing Date: Monday 01 September 2025

For further information please review the job information pack, reference NSSG/06386/25 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=BC266FDA-7EB4-6E19-F265-E41B1B5849E9