Chief Engineer (Thaiyak and Bay Class)/Deputy Engineer (Cape Class)

Job Description

Job Req ID ABF-136284 Location ACT; NSW; NT; QLD; SA; VIC; WA Employment Type Ongoing (Permanent), Full-time Classification APS Level 6 - $90,199.00 and $103,770.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata) Contact Officer Paul Adam on Office Arrangements Onsite - Flexible working arrangements can be negotiated in accordance with our Enterprise Agreement and the operational requirements of the role. Applications close on 17/02/2025 at 11:59pm AEDT (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted. Benefits Amongst other allowances, on successful completion of pre-deployment requirements, marine sea-going officers currently attract a commuted sea-going allowance (CMA) of 63% of base salary. About our opportunity This process is being used to fill 6 immediate position/s. Applicants suitable for the role but not offered the position for the current vacancy may be placed in a merit list or pool to fill similar vacancies for up to 18 months anywhere in ACT; NSW; NT; QLD; SA; VIC; WA. Position Summary Chief Engineer (CENG) Thaiyak and Bay Class The CENG is deployed aboard ABFC Thaiyak and Bay Class Vessel and is a key member of the ship's company. The CENG oversees the Marine Engineering Department on the vessel and is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all the vessel's fitted plant and equipment. In an emergency, the CENG will assume control of the ship's damage control organisation to co-ordinate the whole ship response. The CENG works closely with the Commanding Officer (CO) and will ensure the availability of the vessel's mission critical systems and capabilities. Deputy Engineer (DENG) Cape Class The Deputy Engineer (DENG) deployed aboard ABFC, undertake marine engineering activities under limited supervision in accordance with operational command principles and relative to their level of Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) Certification and risk delegation assigned by their issued ABF Technical Authority (TA). The DENG undertake Marine Engineering tasks in order to assist the CENG. The DENG will be expected to make engineering decisions within the bounds of their delegated ABF TA and may assume responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of the vessel's machinery if authorised to do so or in the unexpected absence or incapacitation of senior engineering officers. Our ideal candidate MDSB are seeking applications from professionals who can respond positively to a challenging and high-pressure environment. The programme of the Branch is high profile, with added sensitivity due to the armed nature of the workforce, demanding a high level of training and qualifications as well as liaison with other agencies and ABF Commands. The work you will undertake entails spending substantial time away from home for extended periods usually up to 22 days (Bay Class) and 28 days (Thaiyak and Cape Class) on a Fly In Fly Out roster. A tactical extension may increase deployment days. Mandatory Qualifications CENG Thaiyak and Bay Class Engineer Watchkeeper Certificate of Competency (Marine Order 72 and STCW regulation III/1); and Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal Certificate of Competency (Marine Order 505) Or Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal Certificate of Competency (Marine Order 505). DENG Cape Class Minimum requirements for Engineer Officer and: Engineer Class 3 Near Coastal Certificate of Competency (Marine Order 505) or higher How to apply You are not required to provide a written application for this role. Submit your CV through the Home Affairs’ recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 17/02/2025 at 11:59pm (midnight) AEDT – Late applications will not be accepted. The First Assessment stage will include your CV, Qualifications and Applicants will be invited to complete an Online Written Scenario Based Question. The Second Assessment Stage - All Candidates found Suitable in the above process, will be requested to undertake a Panel interview using a digital interviewing platform. Eligibility To be eligible for the position you must be an Australian Citizen. The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (AGSVA) security clearance. Diversity and inclusion The Department is committed to workforce diversity and applicants who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, come from a diverse cultural or linguistic background or have a disability are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr