Site Maintenance Technician Electrical

Job Location: Osborne Naval Shipyard, South Australia – We offer a range of flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow - shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space - there's no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Role Description:

As the Site Maintenance Electrical Technician you will be responsible for the maintenance of the shipyard facilities to satisfy the legislative and project requirements. The role is principally one of technical support. It involves the exercise of support and repair judgement within broad and often undefined parameters in the overall interests of the project and in full cognisance of the likely effect on the support activities as a whole.

Core Duties:

Provide expert electrical (hands on) services to projects.Development and/or preparation of accurate technical documentation including test procedures and reports.Provide input to planning and maintenance of schedules.Management and prioritisation of resources to meet company and client expectations.Ensure consumables and recommended spares are on hand or a process has been established to enable timely procurement.

Essential Skills:

Cert IV Trade based qualifications in Electrical/Electronic or Equivalent. Meets the requirements for registration as Chartered Officer of the Institute of Engineers and preferably be a member of a professional body.Strong experience in maintaining, installing and troubleshooting Electrical and pneumatic systems, computerised maintenance systems and automated welding.Training and experience managing and maintaining facilities and equipment in complex precision production environment.Experience and trained for maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting facilities and Industrial multi-system Production Equipment including complex control systems, sensors, actuators, electric/pneumatic/hydraulic drives, motor pumps, vacuum systems and robotic welding.Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.Experience in Facilitating a production environment through the implementation of preventative and routine maintenance and operation of Facility resources and equipment.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work - this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family - support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive

We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We support our veteran community through VetNet Australia, along with initiatives such as Reserve Service Leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program, and partner-supported programs.

We welcome applications from all candidates and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180 and recipients of the Benchmarcx Top Employer for Candidate Experience Excellence 2026. As members of the Circle Back Initiative, we commit to responding to every applicant.

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Security statement

Please note, as a defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain one. Further information regarding security clearances.