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  • 50,000 - 100,000 employees

Royal Australian Navy - Mechanical Engineer - Undergraduate

Australia wide

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Calling all undergraduate engineers who are seeking a guaranteed job after graduation, and sponsorship for their degree.

Opportunity details

Opportunity Type
Graduate Job
Number of Vacancies
1-100
Salary
AUD 35,000 - 55,000

Start Date
ASAP

Application dates

Applications Open
3 Jul 2023
Applications Close
31 Jul 2023

Minimum requirements

Accepting International Applications
No
Qualifications Accepted
E
Mechanical Engineering

Hiring criteria

Entry pathway

See details

Working rights

Australia

  • Australian Citizen
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Your role:

As a Mechanical Engineer, you'll get hands-on experience and responsibility early in your career. You'll be leading the team that looks after the mechanical aspects of the ship, both at sea and ashore. As the technical expert onboard, you'll be responsible for the vessel's structures and systems, anticipating and solving challenges, and making sure everything runs smoothly.

Whilst studying for a job-relevant degree at your choice of accredited university, you can join the Navy and have your fees paid for, earn a salary while you complete your degree, and walk straight into a great Navy role following graduation.

Your duties include, but aren't limited to:

  • Leading and looking after your team of engineering personnel
  • Ship structure
  • Propulsion systems
  • Electrical generation and distribution
  • Domestic and associated mechanical services,
  • Main and auxiliary machinery
  • Engines
  • Air conditioning
  • Hydraulics

You'll enjoy a competitive salary package, career stability, opportunities for continuous progression and an adventurous lifestyle, all while making a difference to Australia.

Benefits:

  • Free medical and dental
  • Competitive salary package
  • Incremental salary increases as you progress through training and ranks
  • 16.4% superannuation
  • Job security
  • Career progression and development
  • Good work/life balance
  • Travel opportunities
  • Excellent social and fitness facilities
  • Subsidised housing
  • Balance of shore and sea postings
  • Great chef made meals at sea
  • Variety of allowances

Salary:

When you first join the Navy and while studying for your degree at the university of your choice, you will be paid between $35,326 and $54,166 depending on your year of study.

Upon completion of your degree, initial military and employment training, you'll enjoy a salary package starting from $100,845.

Apply Now:

For this role, you must:

  • Be an Australian Citizen.
  • Be able to obtain Security Clearance
  • Have completed at least 6 months of a Bachelor of Engineering in either:
    • Mechanical
    • Marine/ Ocean
    • Aerospace/Aeronautical
    • Electrical (Power Systems)
    • Naval Architecture

Apply today by clicking the "Apply Now" button or request more information by calling Rachel Johnston on 07 5563 4120 or emailing applications@dfr.com.au.

Hiring criteria

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Entry pathway
Degree or Certificate
Minimum Level of Study
Associate Degree or higher
Study Field
E
Engineering & Mathematics

Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

country
eligibility

Australia

Australia

Australian Citizen


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