Field Service Team Lead

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An exciting opportunity is now available for an experienced Field Service Team Lead to join the Scylla Maintenance Team, working on the Collins Class Submarines. In this role, you’ll oversees all maintenance, repair, and operational activities across dedicated customer sites and Royal Australian Navy (RAN) platforms. This critical role ensures that high-value equipment in both submarine and land-based environments operates smoothly and reliably.
Additionally, you will support the Ship Repair Services domain, delivering technical expertise and maintenance for electronics and weapons systems across Western Australia (WA).
OUR BENEFITS
Industry aligned and competitive remuneration
On vessel loading allowance on top of base salary
Potential for on call allowance and short notice response bonus
Monthly RDO scheme
Fitness Passport Discount – Access to a network of Gyms across AUS
Employee discounts with several affiliates (Travel, Car hire, Tech, Medical Insurance)
Modernised Paid Parental Leave
Veterans Leave
Novated Lease options
Personal & professional training development opportunities
YOUR ROLE
Working at our Rockingham site on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk and Binjareb Nyoongar peoples, your role purpose will
Lead maintenance and repair activities on Collins Class Submarines.
Deliver all engineering tasks safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
Enforce strict RAN military protocols and workplace safety mandates.
Act as the primary escalation point for field issues.
Review technical documentation to optimize future maintenance planning.
Mentor the team through hands-on, on-the-job training.
Report operational status, emerging risks, and defects to management.
Foster a collaborative, professional, and high-performing team culture.
Execute delegated management tasks, resource allocation, and customer meetings.
Support inventory logistics and drive LEAN continuous improvement initiatives.
YOUR SKILLS
An Electronic/Electrical Engineering Diploma or An electrical trade with relevant experience
Australian citizenship
NV1 and ITAR clearance
Supervision/Leadership experience of maintenance activities in local and remote locations.
Experience in fault diagnosis, repair and maintenance of complex equipment and systems
A proven track record in quality assurance
GOOD TO KNOW
Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police and (role dependent) medical checks. Applicants must be Australian citizens and be eligible to obtain necessary security clearance.
Additional information with regards to clearances is available from the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website http://www.defence.gov.au/AGSVA/. In some cases, individuals who hold a current clearance from a foreign government may be eligible to have this clearance recognised by the Australian Government and be eligible for this role.
The Australian Defence Trade Controls Act (DTCA) is applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. The U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.
WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY
After you have applied, you will receive an email acknowledging your application. We’ll then provide a personalised experience for suitable applicants as we progress the selection and assessment process. Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police and depending on the role type, medical checks as well.
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