Kinexus

Naval Architect

Canberra Airport, 2609, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Full time

Posted 09/04/2025
Closed 23/04/2025

Tell me about this role:

We are currently looking for a security cleared (NV1 or higher) Naval Architect to join our team on a permanent basis. No two days are the same in this role which is essential to the success of the project. We are looking for multi-skilled, flexible, hardworking people who are keen to grow their career within a leading Defence supplier.
  
This role will see you take on a range of tasks including integration and transition, designing and conducting test activities, reviewing and producing engineering documents as well as supporting the wider engineering team.
  
This role supports a major amphibious project within the Defence industry which will help deliver the next generation of Army land craft.
  
This role offers uncapped training and development opportunities as well as other benefits including subsidised parking, flexible working and different leave arrangements including paid parental, study, Defence reserve and volunteer leave. 

What will I be doing day to day?

  • Develop Contract Statement of Work Sections and Data Item Descriptions for project phases
  • Support delivery of Phase 1 and 2 Tender Evaluation Working Group
  • Develop Technical Certification Plans
  • Design and conduct test activities
  • Review and produce engineering documentation
  • Support the delivery of the Function and Performance Specification  
What sort of skills do I need?  
  • Tertiary qualifications in Naval Architecture
  • Previous experience in supporting Defence projects
  • Attention to detail
  • The ability to form strong working relationships with a range of suppliers
What’s in it for me?
  • Flexibility - We like our employees to have the flexibility they need to live the lives they choose. With flexible working and remote working options.
  • Inclusion - We like our employees to feel safe bringing their whole self to work offering a number of programs promoting inclusion such as public holiday swap and 40/40/20, our vision for a gender inclusive workplace.
  • Benefits and Rewards - We have a competitive package of benefits and rewards including additional superannuation; flexible leave options; salary continuation insurance; professional certification bonus; employee discount program.
  • Exciting work – Amentum is continually expanding our opportunities working on prominent defence projects across air, land and sea supporting the critical capabilities that keep Australia safe. We have a growing presence in cyber, space and nuclear programs.
  
Why Amentum?
A trusted partner to Australian Government clients, Amentum is a major service provider for some of the most critical national security capabilities. We manage critical infrastructure and facilities and work on major projects in the land, air, maritime, cyber, space, nuclear and digital domains to support the Department of Defence’s multi-billion-dollar investment in enhanced capabilities.
With more than 880 engineers, project and program managers, training specialists, cyber security consultants, facilities operations experts, essential workers, logistics and technical trades in Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, south-east Queensland, Central Australia, Townsville, Adelaide, Perth, Newcastle and Nowra, the business has built a reputation for excellence in quality, performance, innovation, value for money and safety by delivering multi-disciplinary expertise on large and technically challenging projects for more than 27 years.
People are our greatest asset and we value unique backgrounds, experience and perspectives.  Without our people we would not be where we are today, we therefore value our team as members of an exceptional organisation offering a wide array of benefits that go far beyond expectations.
Apply today to become a member and experience the many benefits and rewards that help us advance the future together. Please contact Jeremy Parkinson, ***************@global.amentum.com.
 
Additional information
  • Stable, established and well respected leading organisation in Defence
  • A rewarding career with ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • Canberra location. NV1 required as a minimum. Subsidised parking.

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