Engineering Manager

Are you an experienced engineer with a passion for things that go 'bang'? Are you looking for a meaningful engineering role to apply your skills?

An opportunity exists to join our dynamic and vibrant Defence project team as an E1 Engineering Manager based in HMAS Stirling, WA. If you are searching for new career opportunities with an agile, empowering, positive and open organisation, this could be the role for you!

You will spend your days :

• Leading a team to deliver high quality engineering activities;
• Investigating, analysing and reporting on engineering concepts and risks;
• Planning and delivering critical engineering activities;
• Providing advice to stakeholders;
• Enabling good inventory decisions with quality and timely engineering advice; and
• Working towards and obtaining your Engineering Delegation within six months of commencement.

Your ability to analyse and apply systems of work, government decision‑making and Defence’s mission and policy requirements will be key to allowing you to deliver outcomes. Please note that this position is an on‑site position at Garden Island, Rockingham, WA.

About our Team

GWEO Maritime & Maintenance Branch, is part of the Guided Weapons Guided Weapons & Explosive Ordnance System Division. Our team consists of various disciplines (including engineering, project management, commercial, logistics, and corporate enabling services). We are located in Canberra, Penrith, Amberley, Melbourne and Stirling, and our focus is to acquire and sustain guided weapons and munitions for the Australian Defence Force.

GWEO Maritime & Maintenance Branch is dedicated to providing our staff with a diverse, manageable, favourable work‑life balance, and we support flexible working arrangements. We will also invest in your training and development to ensure your time with us is deeply rewarding, both personally and professionally. We are committed to achieving a workplace culture that is inclusive and diverse; one that directly reflects the needs and scope of Defence’s varied operational requirements.

Our people are capable, innovative, committed and diverse. We support an inclusive culture that emphasises respect and collaboration. In GWEO Maritime and Maintenance Branch, you will enjoy experiences and opportunities that, as an APS employee, you simply would not get with any other organisation.

Other benefits include :

Our Ideal Candidate

If you are someone who :

Then this is the role for you!

Application Closing Date : Monday 17 November 2025

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