Expressions of Interest - Mechanical Engineers - Defence and Maritime

The Role:

It's never been a more exciting time to be joining Navantia Australia, one of Australia's leading companies in the Maritime Defence industry.

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 are growing considerably and are seeking expressions of interest from talented Mechanical Engineers at all levels to join our teams based in Sydney Garden Island Defence Precinct office.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside industry leaders and like-minded engineers on sustaining Navantia designed warships in service with the Royal Australian Navy (including Hobart Class DDGs, Canberra Class LHDs and Supply Class AORs).

As the ideal candidate, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering


• Demonstrated experience working in the Defence or Maritime industry (desirable).


• Eligibility for an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) Defence Security Clearance


• Australian Citizenship


• Excellent written and oral communication skills.


• The ability to build and maintain strong relationships and networks with key stakeholders whilst working collaboratively across a diverse and complex environment.


• Flexible and effective when adapting to changing priorities and complexity in a time constrained environment.

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:

• Company Paid Parental Leave (12 weeks Primary Carer / 2 weeks Secondary Carer)


• Navantia Australia Flexible Work Policy (Up to 2 days per week Work From Home)


• Company paid Defence Reservist Leave – 4 weeks


• Employee Discounts Portal offering discounts from major retailers


• Salary sacrifice for Superannuation


• Novated Lease


• Training opportunities


• ​​​​​​​Spanish language classes


• Quarterly Employee Achievement Award


• Company paid shuttle bus from Garden Island < > Kings Cross Station


• Weekly fruit boxes all sites


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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.