Mechanical Engineer

To serve in the ADF you must be an Australian Citizen. If you are not an Australian Citizen, you may still be eligible to join the ADF if you meet certain criteria. Please visit the ADF Careers Eligibility Page for more details.

Your role:

As a Mechanical Engineer, you’ll lead a team that looks after the mechanical aspects of the ship, both at sea and ashore. You’ll be responsible for the vessel’s structures and systems, anticipating and solving challenges, and making sure everything runs smoothly.

Whether you have recently finished school, currently studying, already in the workforce or you have no experience at all, we’re hiring. You’ll be paid from day one to gain all the skills needed with extensive on-the-job training. If you’re already studying or ready to study a job-relevant degree at your choice of accredited university, you can join the Navy and have your fees paid for. You’ll earn a salary while you complete your degree and walk straight into a Navy role following graduation.

The professional development you gain as a Navy Engineer enables automatic Chartered Professional Engineer accreditation with Engineers Australia, giving you international recognition of your engineering competency.

Your duties include, but aren’t limited to:

• Leading and looking after your team of engineering personnel


• Ship structure


• Propulsion systems


• Electrical generation and distribution


• Domestic and associated mechanical services,


• Main and auxiliary machinery


• Engines


• Air conditioning


• Hydraulics

Benefits:

• Free medical and dental


• 16.4% superannuation


• Subsidised housing


• Travel opportunities


• Job security


• Incremental salary increases as you progress through training and ranks


• Chef made meals at sea


• Social and fitness facilities


• Balance of shore and sea postings


• Variety of allowances

Salary:

Upon completion of your initial military and employment training, you’ll enjoy a salary package starting from $100,845.

Apply Now:

Apply today and we’ll get in contact with you shortly.

For this role, you must be over 17 at time of enlistment, an Australian Citizen and be able to provide evidence that you are enrolled in or studying a Bachelor of Engineering in either Mechanical, Marine/Ocean, Aerospace/Aeronautical, Electrical (Power), or Naval Architecture.

Apply today or request more information by calling 13 19 01 or emailing applications@adfcareers.gov.au.

Visit the link below for the full position description and requirements:

Navy - Mechanical Engineer (adfcareers.gov.au)