Whole Of Ship Technician

Description:

The key duties of the position include
The Role
Naval Construction Branch (NCB) is seeking a dedicated and skilled individual for the role of Technical Officer (Whole of Ship).This is a unique opportunity to work on a range of navy vessel projects, right at the waterfront in Henderson, WA where the ships are being constructed.
As an APS 6 you will deliver continuity of technical assurance, working with uniform and civilian staff in a team, using your experience in ship repair/maintenance activities to verify the ships are constructed in accordance with agreed approved domestic/international standards throughout the different phases of the build.
You will be required to engage with contracted staff and will be required to identify stakeholders' expectations and concerns as well as risks and issues, drafting briefs to inform management.
Some of the key responsibilities for the APS 6 Technical Officer (Whole of Ship) are:

• Attend inspections and provide assurance services on whole of ship systems requirements.
• Monitor of sub assembly, assembly, unit equipment installs.
• Undertake surveillance activities on a number of naval platforms in build across a number of shipyards.
• Conduct reviews of technical reports (including technical plans and procedures), ship drawings and specifications, etc.
• Management and reporting of tests and Non-Conformities (systems, installations, workmanship etc).
• Assist in the development and upkeep of build assurance plans for various capability projects.
• Provide support to other areas in NCB as needed (including whole of system tests).
• Establish and maintain a good working relationship with various stakeholders including Defence, prime contractors, suppliers, classification society and other regulatory bodies.

As an APS 6 Technical Officer (Whole of Ship) you will be required to demonstrate a range of skills, however the specific competencies below are considered critical to success within APS Technical roles:

• Write and report - write clearly and succinctly, convince through writing, avoid jargon and structure information.
• Apply expertise and technology - apply, develop and share specialist and detailed expertise, and understand other organisational disciplines.
• Analyse - analyse information, probe for clarity, produce solutions, make judgements and think systemically.
• Learn and research - learn and understand rapidly, gather information, manage knowledge and ensure an organisational learning approach.
• Plan and organise- set objectives, plan and establish contingencies, manage time, resources and people, and monitor progress.

About our Team
NCB is part of Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment Group's (NSSG) is accountable for the assurance of ship construction, set-to work and transit of vessels constructed at the Osborne Naval Shipyard and Henderson precinct. We are headquartered in Osborne, SA and have a detachment in Henderson, WA and a smaller presence in Port Macquarie, NSW.
NCB is furthering continuous naval shipbuilding and growing sovereign capability by overseeing the construction to ensure quality and standards are met, storing lessons learnt and developing standard shipbuilding procedures for construction. NCB will oversee the construction of many different Navy vessels including Offshore Patrol Vessels, Hunter Class Frigates, Young Endeavour, Mine Hunter Vessels, Evolved Cape Class and Pacific Patrol Boats. Working at NCB will enable you to be at the grassroots of continuous naval shipbuilding, where you are part of a working shipyard, being able to see and contribute to the vessels delivered and used in Service by Navy.
NCB currently has highly skilled and diverse shipbuilding experience, which will be shared to grow your hands-on construction knowledge. You will work alongside Navy personnel, internal project management officers and Prime contractors. The opportunity for technical staff to undertake industry placement is also available.
The team operates across Australia. You will be working primarily in NCB located in Henderson Western Australia. The main function of the team is maintaining Safe and Seaworthy Ships in Build through governance, compliance and verification of ship build.
Our Ideal Candidate
Our ideal candidate would be an experienced and qualified individual with a strong work ethic and demonstrated leadership behaviours.
Our ideal candidate will possess:

• Experience in technical areas in shipbuilding or sustainment including accommodation outfitting.
• Ability to proactively engage and liaise with multiple Ship Builder Primes and Classification societies.
• Ability to apply knowledge to assess technical packages and equipment performance against specified requirements, and to provide recommendations for improvement and implementation of corrective actions.
• Ability to participate or lead a process involving knowledge transfer within the Shipbuilding or Sustainment domain.
• A level of exposure and understanding (or wish to learn about) across a range of discipline Build Groups.
• An ability to work collaboratively, communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, and influence the work of teams.

The NCB team is looking for a self-starting individual who is passionate about problem solving and demonstrates strong initiative to improve practices in a dynamic environment.