📌 Vacancy Fact Sheet
- Reference Number: VN-0769798
- Agency: Department of Climate Change, Energy, the
- Job Title: Senior RSV Nuyina Engineering and Technical
- Position Number: 2026/975
- Classification: APS Level 6
- Closing Date: Sunday 14 June 2026
- Job Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
- Location: Kingston TAS
- Future Merit Locations: Various locations – ACT, Various locations – NSW,
- Salary: $99,734 – $112,044
- Office Arrangement: On Site (employee will be expected to work in the office or)
About Department of Climate Change, Energy, the
To Apply
Position Contact David Witzke, 0437 130 473
Agency Recruitment Site https://dcceewjobs.nga.net.au/?jati=C37753C3-2AC2-47AB-C5E4-ECF10F882914
Applicants to vacancies notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette should be aware:
that the names of successful applicants will also be notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette
applicants found suitable may be offered similar employment opportunities by other Australian Public Service agencies
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Duties
- The Senior RSV Nuyina Engineering and Technical Support Officer will work within a small and
- dedicated team with significant responsibility for the management of Australia’s icebreaker, RSV
- Nuyina. The Senior RSV Nuyina Engineering and Technical Support Officer reports to the
- Assistant Director RSV Nuyina Capability Management and would be expected to apply a
- well-developed knowledge and expertise to:
- Deliver high-quality technical support to the maintenance and engineering leads of the
- Maritime Asset Management section.
- Assisting in the monitoring and review of planned and unplanned maintenance activities in
- accordance with regulatory and original equipment manufacturer requirements, and the
- inventory of spare parts and loose gear.
- Supporting the monitoring of engineering margins, including reviewing data on weight, centre
- of gravity, electrical load growth, platform utilisation, accelerations, and fatigue life.
- Supporting the monitoring of the ship manager’s configuration management system to
- ensure that the vessel’s engineering configuration is appropriately captured through
- up-to-date technical documentation.
- Assisting with managing and reporting of defects arising during the latent defect periods and
- through the vessel’s life.
- For detailed information about the job-specific capabilities for this role, please view the Job
- Description which can be downloaded from our website – the Apply Now link will take you there.
- The Senior RSV Nuyina Engineering and Technical Support Officer will also:
- Develop technical documentation, briefings and reports in support of RSV Nuyina’s
- maintenance and engineering management.
- Contribute to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of asset
- management plans, processes, procedures, and guidelines, in line with best commercial
- maritime industry practices.
- Administer support service contracts and work collaboratively with the contractor to ensure
- performance outcomes align with and deliver capability outcomes.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders and external service providers to support effective asset
- management of RSV Nuyina.
Eligibility / Notes
- Citizenship – to be eligible for employment with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the
- Environment and Water you must be an Australian citizen.
- Security Clearance – this position requires a security clearance. You will be Baseline Vetting
- required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.
- Pre-employment checks – your suitability for employment will be assessed through a
- pre-employment screening process. This process includes a requirement to undergo and satisfy a
- National Police Check, referee checks, character clearance and where required a pre-employment
- medical assessment, specified mandatory qualification(s) validation and a probation period.
- Desirable qualifications
- Tertiary qualification from an Australian university (or an equivalent overseas institution) in
- Maintenance Management, Engineering, Project Management or demonstrable equivalent
- experience.
- 5+ years’ experience working within a technical role related to engineering and/or
- maintenance, ideally within the defence or maritime industry.
- Additional requirements
- hold and maintain a valid Australian motor vehicle drivers licence
How to Apply
Position Contact David Witzke, 0437 130 473
Agency Recruitment Site https://dcceewjobs.nga.net.au/?jati=C37753C3-2AC2-47AB-C5E4-ECF10F882914
Applicants to vacancies notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette should be aware:
that the names of successful applicants will also be notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette
applicants found suitable may be offered similar employment opportunities by other Australian Public Service agencies
Employment and Workplace Relations Vacancy