Careers

The Role:

It’s never been a more exciting time to be joining Navantia Australia, one of Australia’s leading companies in the Maritime and Defence industry. We are committed to growing Australia’s shipbuilding and sustainment capability and we want you to grow your career with us.

Due to Navantia Australia’s ongoing success in delivering specialised Engineering Services to the Royal Australian Navy, we are growing considerably and have an exciting opportunity for Naval Architects to join the Naval Design and Engineering Centre in its Melbourne, Docklands office. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a successful multi-disciplined Engineering team and work alongside industry leaders and like-minded engineers on exciting new naval ship designs.

As a Naval Architect, you will be working within the “General Design” division of Navantia Australia and will be responsible to deliver systems for naval ships.

In this role, you will:

• Naval Architecture

• Weight Control

• Stability

• Seakeeping

• Ship Performance – Speed, Range, Crew Requirements, Operating Environment, Maneuvering,

• General Arrangement design

• Structural calculations to the required standards

• Class Society

• Ensure ship systems are designed, delivered and maintained within Class Society rules and requirements

• Equipment certification

• Ensure compliance to legislative requirements – IMO, AMSA, Commercial and Naval Standards

• Conduct Systems Engineering assessments of General Design requirements to confirm compliance with the standard and platform specifications

• Document deliverables in accordance Navantia and Customer Management Plans

• Support Business Development submission in accordance with ASDEFCON framework

• Liaison with Clients (internal & external) and subcontractors

• Requirements analysis and verification development.

• Perform engineering investigations and develop documentation such as reports and specifications.

• Interface with other Platform System disciplines for the delivery of technical services.

• Deliver quality documents in line with the scope and on time

• Project Management, including management of task schedule, resourcing, budget and progress monitoring and reporting.

• Other duties as required to support Navantia Australia activities.

As the ideal candidate, you will have:

• Currently studying a Tertiary qualifications in Engineering – Naval Architecture or Ocean Engineering

• Australian Citizenship holding or eligible for an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) Defence Security Clearance to a minimum of Baseline

What it’s like to work with Navantia Australia

At Navantia Australia, we recognise that it’s our people who are our greatest asset. We are committed to giving all employees the opportunity to grow their skills, gain valuable experience, develop professionally, and work on exciting diverse projects.

We provide a range of benefits including, ongoing professional development, flexible working options and competitive remuneration packages. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer and embrace culture of corporate diversity and workplace innovation.

About Us:

Navantia Australia specialises in project management, engineering services and through life support in the naval shipbuilding domain. We provide the Royal Australian Navy (Navy) with cross platform solutions through our heritage and evolved capability as an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and our platform integration expertise.

As the designer and through participation in the Destroyer Guided Missile (DDG), Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment (AOR), Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) and LHD Landing Craft (LLC) programs, Navantia Australia has been a vital part of interesting, innovative and cutting-edge shipbuilding and sustainment activities. Navantia Australia also supports the Navy through provision of design compliant and product agnostic engineering upgrades to meet demands for capability advancements to accommodate for new and emerging threats.

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The Role:

It’s never been a more exciting time to be joining Navantia Australia, one of Australia’s leading companies in the Maritime and Defence industry. We are committed to growing Australia’s shipbuilding and sustainment capability and we want you to grow your career with us.

Due to Navantia Australia’s ongoing success in delivering specialised Engineering Services to the Royal Australian Navy, we are growing considerably and have an exciting opportunity for Naval Architects to join the Naval Design and Engineering Centre in its Melbourne, Docklands office. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a successful multi-disciplined Engineering team and work alongside industry leaders and like-minded engineers on exciting new naval ship designs.

As a Naval Architect, you will be working within the “General Design” division of Navantia Australia and will be responsible to deliver systems for naval ships.

In this role, you will:

• Naval Architecture

• Weight Control

• Stability

• Seakeeping

• Ship Performance – Speed, Range, Crew Requirements, Operating Environment, Maneuvering,

• General Arrangement design

• Structural calculations to the required standards

• Class Society

• Ensure ship systems are designed, delivered and maintained within Class Society rules and requirements

• Equipment certification

• Ensure compliance to legislative requirements – IMO, AMSA, Commercial and Naval Standards

• Conduct Systems Engineering assessments of General Design requirements to confirm compliance with the standard and platform specifications

• Document deliverables in accordance Navantia and Customer Management Plans

• Support Business Development submission in accordance with ASDEFCON framework

• Liaison with Clients (internal & external) and subcontractors

• Requirements analysis and verification development.

• Perform engineering investigations and develop documentation such as reports and specifications.

• Interface with other Platform System disciplines for the delivery of technical services.

• Deliver quality documents in line with the scope and on time

• Project Management, including management of task schedule, resourcing, budget and progress monitoring and reporting.

• Other duties as required to support Navantia Australia activities.

As the ideal candidate, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering – Naval Architecture

• 2D CAD (AutoCAD) to produce design information.2D/3D CAD and other specialist software as required to produce and to review design information.

• Familiarity with Class Society (primarily Lloyds Register Rules)

• Familiarity with IMO requirements

• Eligibility to qualify for ITAR clearance

• Knowledge and experience of ship structural design and its application to local structure and foundations.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.

• Ability to work collaboratively, but can also operate autonomously using initiative, sound reasoning, listening and decision making skills.

• Demonstrated ability to deliver results in a high-pressure environment.

• Australian Citizenship holding or eligible for an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) Defence Security Clearance to a minimum of Baseline

What it’s like to work with Navantia Australia

At Navantia Australia, we recognise that it’s our people who are our greatest asset. We are committed to giving all employees the opportunity to grow their skills, gain valuable experience, develop professionally, and work on exciting diverse projects.

We provide a range of benefits including, ongoing professional development, flexible working options and competitive remuneration packages. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer and embrace culture of corporate diversity and workplace innovation.

About Us:

Navantia Australia specialises in project management, engineering services and through life support in the naval shipbuilding domain. We provide the Royal Australian Navy (Navy) with cross platform solutions through our heritage and evolved capability as an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and our platform integration expertise.

As the designer and through participation in the Destroyer Guided Missile (DDG), Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment (AOR), Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) and LHD Landing Craft (LLC) programs, Navantia Australia has been a vital part of interesting, innovative and cutting-edge shipbuilding and sustainment activities. Navantia Australia also supports the Navy through provision of design compliant and product agnostic engineering upgrades to meet demands for capability advancements to accommodate for new and emerging threats.

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The Role:

It’s never been a more exciting time to be joining Navantia Australia, a leading provider of advanced Maritime Defence solutions. We are committed to growing Australia’s shipbuilding and sustainment capability and delivering innovative, mission critical solutions that protect and defend national security interests and we want you to grow your career with us.

Due to Navantia Australia’s ongoing success, we have an exciting opportunity for a Program Administrator to join the team out of its Garden Island, Sydney office. Operating under the Design Support Contractor (DSC) contract, the Program Administrator will be responsible for supporting the Program Manager and the Engineering Change Manager to provide program reporting and monitoring activities. The Program Administrator is a member of the Program Management Office (PMO) team that provides program controls, monitoring and reporting both internally and externally.

As the Program Administrator your responsibilities include:

• Prepare, maintain and monitor the program calendar.
• Gather, maintain and analyse data to demonstrate program compliance and status, based on Earned Value Measurement (EVM) principals.
• Provide support to the Performance Measurement Coordinator with the development and maintenance of project measurement data and indicators
• Provide support to Program Schedulers in the maintenance of the program schedule (MS Project).
• Development and delivery of external DSC Program Reporting in accordance with ASDEFCON requirements.
• Contract Status Report (CSR)
• Combined Services Summary Report (CSSR)
• Annual Engineering Work Report (AEWR)
• Preparation of materials and data in support of Program Reviews in accordance with ASDEFCON requirements.
• Contract Performance Review (CPR)
• Combined Services Performance Review (CSPR)
• Performance Assessment Review (PAR)

As the ideal candidate, you will have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field or 3-5 years equivalent experience in the program administration area.•
• Proven experience as a program coordinator, scheduler, project controller or similar role
• Demonstrated understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM) principals and project scheduling.
• Strong data analysis skills in relation to project scheduling and progress tracking.
• Very strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously using initiative, sound reasoning, listening and decision making skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results in a high pressure environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build and maintain positive relationships at all levels of the business and clients.
• Strong written skills, report writing (MS Word) and preparation of presentation material (MS Powerpoint).
• Understanding of the Defence Seaworthiness Management System (DSWMS) and the N4 Library
• Australian Citizenship

What it’s like to work with Navantia Australia

Navantia Australia plays a key part in the Australian government’s Naval Shipbuilding Plan, we are committed to growing Australia’s shipbuilding and sustainment capability and we want you to grow your career with us.

We recognise that it’s our people who are our greatest asset and are committed to giving all employees the opportunity to grow their skills, gain valuable experience, develop professionally, and work on exciting diverse projects. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer and embrace culture of corporate diversity and workplace innovation.

We provide a range of benefits including:

• Paid parental leave
• Flexible working conditions
• International work exchanges
• 4 weeks paid Defence reservist leave
• Training opportunities
• Sponsored higher education opportunities
• Flu vaccination reimbursement
• Salary sacrifice and novated lease
• ​​​​​​​Spanish language classes
• Quarterly employee achievement award, instant employee recognition scheme, and s​​​​​​ervice awards
• ​Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing webinars
• Mentoring opportunities
• Employee Discounts Portal offering discounts from major retailers
• Monthly get togethers
• Female focused community

About Us:

Navantia Australia specialises in project management, engineering services and through life support in the naval shipbuilding domain. We provide the Royal Australian Navy (Navy) with cross platform solutions through our heritage and evolved capability as an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and our platform integration expertise.

As the designer and through participation in the Destroyer Guided Missile (DDG), Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment (AOR), Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) and LHD Landing Craft (LLC) programs, Navantia Australia has been a vital part of interesting, innovative and cutting-edge shipbuilding and sustainment activities. Navantia Australia also supports the Navy through provision of design compliant and product agnostic engineering upgrades to meet demands for capability advancements to accommodate for new and emerging threats.

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The Role:

It’s never been a more exciting time to be joining Navantia Australia, one of Australia’s leading companies in the Maritime and Defence industry. We are committed to growing Australia’s shipbuilding and sustainment capability and we want you to grow your career with us.

Due to Navantia Australia’s ongoing success in delivering specialised Engineering Services to the Royal Australian Navy, we are growing considerably and have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Safety Engineer to join the Naval Design and Engineering Centre in its Melbourne, Docklands office. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a successful multi-disciplined Engineering team and work alongside industry leaders and like-minded engineers on exciting new naval ship designs.

As a Systems Safety Engineer, you will be working within the “Systems Safety” division of Navantia Australia and will be responsible to deliver systems safety for naval ships.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the system engineering activities relating to the DCE engineering program including process definition, coordination of team outputs, reviews and stakeholder engagement.
• Responsible for the development of system engineering documentation including inputs to engineering plans, requirements definition, VCRM and verification activities.
• Lead the safety engineering activities relating to the DCE engineering program including process definition, coordination of team outputs, reviews and stakeholder engagement.
• Responsible for the development of safety engineering documentation including inputs to engineering plans, Hazard Assessments, Safety Assessments and Defence safety activities.
• Monitor and control system and safety engineering deliverables against the program schedule and report to the DCE Project Manager.
• Follow State WHSE Acts, Regulations and accountability with leadership for the safety and wellbeing of staff and their commitment to protect the environment.
• Exercise due diligence by taking reasonable steps to acquire and keep up-to-date knowledge of work health and safety & Environmental matters and ensuring information regarding incidents, hazards and risks is received as soon as practicable and action is implemented in a timely way.

As the ideal candidate, you will have:

• Experience in an Systems Engineering and/or Safety Engineering role of not less than 8 years.
• At least 10 years’ experience in a Marine, Air or Land Engineering environment.
• Knowledge of Systems Engineering requirements in a Marine environment.
• Knowledge of Safety Engineering requirements in a Marine environment including relevant specifications and standards.
• Experience in working in an engineering team environment.

What it’s like to work with Navantia Australia

At Navantia Australia, we recognise that it’s our people who are our greatest asset. We are committed to giving all employees the opportunity to grow their skills, gain valuable experience, develop professionally, and work on exciting diverse projects.

We provide a range of benefits including, ongoing professional development, flexible working options and competitive remuneration packages. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer and embrace culture of corporate diversity and workplace innovation. We also offer:

• Paid parental leave
• Flexible working conditions
• International work exchanges
• 4 weeks paid Defence reservist leave
• Training opportunities
• Sponsored higher education opportunities
• Flu vaccination reimbursement
• Salary sacrifice and novated lease
• ​​​​​​​Spanish language classes
• Quarterly employee achievement award, instant employee recognition scheme, and s​​​​​​ervice awards
• ​Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing webinars
• Mentoring opportunities
• Employee Discounts Portal offering discounts from major retailers
• Monthly get togethers
• Female focused community

About Us:

Navantia Australia specialises in project management, engineering services and through life support in the naval shipbuilding domain. We provide the Royal Australian Navy (Navy) with cross platform solutions through our heritage and evolved capability as an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and our platform integration expertise.

As the designer and through participation in the Destroyer Guided Missile (DDG), Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment (AOR), Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) and LHD Landing Craft (LLC) programs, Navantia Australia has been a vital part of interesting, innovative and cutting-edge shipbuilding and sustainment activities. Navantia Australia also supports the Navy through provision of design compliant and product agnostic engineering upgrades to meet demands for capability advancements to accommodate for new and emerging threats.

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The Role:

It’s never been a more exciting time to be joining Navantia Australia, one of Australia’s leading companies in the Maritime and Defence industry. We are committed to growing Australia’s shipbuilding and sustainment capability and we want you to grow your career with us.

Due to Navantia Australia’s ongoing success in delivering specialised Engineering Services to the Royal Australian Navy, we are growing considerably and have exciting opportunities for experienced Senior Combat Systems Engineers to join the Naval Design and Engineering Centre in its Melbourne, Docklands office. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a successful multi-disciplined Engineering team and work alongside industry leaders and like-minded engineers on exciting new naval ship designs.

As the Combat Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for working within the Combat Systems division to deliver technical investigations and support in the development of work orders for naval projects.

In this role, you will:

• Provide experience and broad technical knowledge of functional and detailed design related to Combat and Communication Systems on naval ships.

• Undertake technical investigations, root cause analysis and solution identification.

• Integrate combat and communication systems on naval vessels.

• Deliver technical reports and technical documentation in accordance with established Navantia and customer standards

• Perform detailed design, 3D model, for combat and communication systems

• Work effectively within the broader Navantia Engineering Team to engage with different engineering disciplines in the development of new naval ship system designs.

• Plan and coordinate assigned engineering projects from concept through to delivery, including the development of project plans, schedule and engagement of internal and external stakeholders.

• Plan and administrate design coordination meetings with engineering project stakeholders

• Plan and administrate Design Review meetings with the Client

As the ideal candidate, you will have:

• Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical/Electronics or related discipline

• 3-5 years’ experience in Engineering preferably in a Defence environment

• Demonstrated understanding of combat and communication systems

• Knowledge of 2D CAD (AutoCAD/MicroStation) to produce design information

• Competent in the understanding of, and development of, engineering documentation and engineering drawings.

• Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously using initiative, sound reasoning, listening and decision making skills

• Ability to communicate effectively and build positive relationships at all levels of the business and clients

• Australian Citizen holding or eligible for an AGSVA Defence Security Clearance to a minimum of NV1

What it’s like to work with Navantia Australia

At Navantia Australia, we recognise that it’s our people who are our greatest asset. We are committed to giving all employees the opportunity to grow their skills, gain valuable experience, develop professionally, and work on exciting diverse projects.

We provide a range of benefits including, ongoing professional development, flexible working options and competitive remuneration packages. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer and embrace culture of corporate diversity and workplace innovation.

About Us:

Navantia Australia specialises in project management, engineering services and through life support in the naval shipbuilding domain. We provide the Royal Australian Navy (Navy) with cross platform solutions through our heritage and evolved capability as an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and our platform integration expertise.

As the designer and through participation in the Destroyer Guided Missile (DDG), Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment (AOR), Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) and LHD Landing Craft (LLC) programs, Navantia Australia has been a vital part of interesting, innovative and cutting-edge shipbuilding and sustainment activities. Navantia Australia also supports the Navy through provision of design compliant and product agnostic engineering upgrades to meet demands for capability advancements to accommodate for new and emerging threats.

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