Site Maintenance Technician

Job Description

At BAE Systems Australia

• Do interesting work that MATTERS
• ENJOY what you do
• GROW your career
• Be YOU

We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world’s most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.

Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

About the OPPORTUNITY –

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Technician to join our Hunter Class Frigate Program, based at Osborne, South Australia.

This role will see you responsible for ensuring the effective maintenance and compliance of shipyard facilities and specialist equipment in line with legislative and project requirements. You will provide technical support across the shipyard, including the calibration, servicing and repair of tools, rigging equipment and gauges used by production and quality teams. Applying sound technical judgement, you will diagnose and resolve issues within broad or evolving parameters to support overall project outcomes.

You will be working with newly acquired, highly automated and robotic shipbuilding equipment, deliver onsite maintenance support, act as the subject matter expert for calibration activities, and liaise with various stakeholders as required to ensure timely resolution of issues and ongoing compliance.

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight.

Key responsibilities include:

• The use of a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and an Enterprise Asset Management system to set calibration and service requirements for small tools and measuring and lifting equipment.
• Ability to read and understand tooling manuals.
• Understand legislative and compliance standards for critical equipment.
• Organise the quarantining of equipment when tools and equipment are out of calibration dates as specified in ISO 10012 & ISO 9001.
• Development of Calibration schedule.
• Ensure maintenance is being performed in accordance with the manufacturer recommendations and records are kept in the CMMS.
• Coordinating with Calibration contractors including the freighting of equipment to the required contractor, including packing and unpacking of tools so that they are ready for calibration.
• Provide Input into SOP development and Risk Assessments for the equipment.
• Ensure all specified equipment are calibrated at all times in the tool store ready for production use.

About YOU

• Cert IV Trade based qualifications in Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical or equivalent with experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Sound fault finding techniques with the ability to diagnose and rectify complex technical problems.
• Intermediate MS Office skills, especially in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Self-motivation with a proactive approach to problem solving.
• A high attention to detail, accuracy and safety.
• Ability to obtain and maintain relevant Defence Clearances.

We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don’t tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don’t meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

About US

You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.

Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.

As Australia’s largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.

BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families. We support our veteran community through our internal veteran network (VetNet Australia) and strong charitable partnerships, internal offerings including reserve service leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program and other exclusive offerings available through our strategic partners.

We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.

Awarded the Benchmarcx ‘Top Employer for Candidate Experience Excellence 2026′. As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.

To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au

Clearances

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances. Further information regarding security clearances.

International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. Please visit this webpage for more information.