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Chief Marine Engineer

Job Req ID

ABF - 134147

 

Location

ACT 

 

Classification

Executive Level 2 - $131,272.00 and $170,827.00 plus 15.4% super (part time pro-rata)

 

Employment Type

Ongoing (Permanent), Full-time 

 

Flexible work

Flexible arrangements considered 

 

Contact Officer

Dawn Delaney Email - DAWN.J.DELANEY@ABF.GOV.AU 

 

Applications close on 10/10/2024 at 11:59pm AEST (midnight) - Late applications will not be accepted.

 

About our opportunity

 

This process is being used to fill one vacancy. A merit pool may be established and used to fill similar vacancies for up to 18 months. 

 

***Please note the closing date has been extended from Thursday 26 September 2024 to the new closing date of Thursday 10 October 2024.***

 

About our team

 

Strategy & Capability | Civil Maritime Capability | N/A | NA

 

The Civil Maritime Sustainment Branch (CMSB) provides air and marine surveillance capability in Australia's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). This includes operating a fleet of vessel crewed by ABF officers who perform strategic patrols, tactical surveillance and on water law enforcement activities within the EEZ, and managing contracted surveillance aircraft and satellite, sensor systems and logistics support.

 

The CMSB operates in a complex, challenging and changing environment that is characterised by a continual high tempo of operations.

 

The Chief Marine Engineer is part of the Maritime Operational Capability Section providing oversight of marine surveillance asset capability and is responsible for ensuring the Australian Border Force (ABF) maritime surveillance assets are operationally available for tasking by Maritime Border Commander (MBC).

 

The Section ensures that engineering services and the Fleet Regulatory model establish sound engineering practices that interface with the Marine Regulator, Class Societies and In Service Support providers.  The Section ensures that technical integrity is maintained and regulatory compliance is achieved in support of ABF operational priorities.

 

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Our ideal candidate

 

The Chief Marine Engineer provides technical and functional expertise and support in engineering services for the ongoing support of the ABF fleet of vessels and contributes to the reliability and quality of services from the Section to ensure the operational reliability of all vessels.

 

The Chief Marine Engineer oversees the Deputy Chief Marine Engineer and the Assistant Marine Engineer in maintaining the regulatory models for ABF, in monitoring and assessing sea-going engineer support, and in providing detailed advice to senior managers regarding marine engineering matters in the ABF.

 

The Chief Marine Engineer will support all ABF fleet vessels by contributing to forecasting, planning, and scheduling engineering policy and procedural requirements projects, resolving issues and updating policies and procedures, and implementing and relaying statutory regulations, marine protocols and marine notices to the fleet.

 

The Chief Marine Engineer will assist in establishing engineering policies and procedures in line with business and strategic objectives of the Branch and will contribute to fleet engineering in the compilation and assessment of Engineering Change proposals, Requests for Deviation, Repair Plans and Engineering reviews, ISM Code Certificate of Compliance Audits, Safety Management Certificate Audits and will represent the Department at various fora when required.

 

The Chief Marine Engineer will be aware of the Engineering Change Management process. The Chief Marine Engineer will be aware of industry practices with respect reliability engineering principles. The Chief Marine Engineer is required to be applying asset management principles in accordance with ISO 55000.

 

The Chief Marine Engineer will be called upon to provide engineering input to future ABF marine capabilities and/or projects.

 

Duties and responsibilities

 

The Chief Marine Engineer is responsible for managing the activities associated with the ABF's Chief Marine Engineer position, by providing high-quality engineering and technical services for all vessels in the ABF fleet, including;

 

  • Manage regulatory models that govern engineering services and standards for the ABF fleet, to ensure alignment with Australian and international protocols where required

  • Perform the function of the Technical Regulatory Authority for ABF's marine capability

  • Contribute to the management of the Marine Safety Management System

  • Undertake strategic planning to best position ABF's current and future maritime operational maintenance support requirements

  • Providing technical advice on maritime assets, engineering qualifications, personnel, training and standards

  • Representing CMSB on matters related to maritime engineering matters at appropriate interagency, intergovernmental and industry meetings, committees and forums, negotiations and other activities with internal and external clients, stakeholders and contractors

  • Providing detailed, accurate and timely advice to management relating to marine engineering and policy and procedural matters, and deliver other reporting requirements as required

  • Creating complete and accurate records, in accordance with the Recordkeeping Practice Statement and Procedural instruction, Departmental policies.

  • Assist other areas of the Division in ensuring maritime activities are conducted consistent with:

    • the Navigation Act 2012, Marine Orders, STCW, MARPOL, SOLAS and other maritime regulations

    • the ABF's Vessel Management Plans

    • the Workplace Health and Safety Acts 2011 (as they pertain to maritime and shore side operations)

    • Australian Public Service Equity and Diversity provisions

    • Chief Executive Instructions and other Divisional guidelines.

 

Additional information

 

The Chief Marine Engineer will be required to possess formal marine qualifications such as marine engineer qualifications at Master's level in maintenance management or asset management and Naval or Merchant Marine service will be highly regarded.

 

The Chief Marine Engineer will have maritime experience. Ideal maritime experience will be sea going marine engineer (either Naval or Merchant Marine) or engineering management position at shipyard, ship repair yard, classification society surveyor, marine design.

 

The Chief Engineer will be required to have an understanding of engineering and associated technical processes for the ABF fleet vessels, quality assurance methodologies, commercial management and experience with risk management in a complex and changing environment.

 

The Chief Marine Engineer will show comprehensive understanding, critical analysis and reasoning skills in identifying and addressing complex and/or sensitive issues. 

 

It is essential the Chief Marine Engineer have highly developed communication and interpersonal skills to cooperatively liaise with internal and external stakeholders.

 

Mandatory

  • The Chief Marine Engineer will be required to possess a degree in mechanical /or marine engineering or naval architecture that is recognised by the Institution of Engineers Australia and eligible for Chartered status with a minimum of 10 years' experience at a senior level.

 

Desirable

  • A high level of knowledge of Public Sector administrative processes and procedures, particularly those related to national statutory maritime and policy guidelines and ABF personnel management, would be well regarded.

 

How to apply

 

Submit your application and CV through the Home Affairs’ recruitment system (ourPeople) before the closing date on 10/10/2024 at 11:59pm (midnight) AEST  – Late applications will not be accepted.

 

As part of your application you will be required to prepare and submit a one-page applicant response document in relation to the advertised role, outlining:

  • How your skills, knowledge, and experience will be relevant to this role

  • Why you are interested in the role and what you can offer us

  • Any specific examples or achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the role

 

 

Applicant response documents must be a minimum 11pt font in MSWord or PDF format, include your full name and the Requisition Number – 134147 in the document footer.

 

Prior to preparing your response it is recommended you review the Work Level standards relevant to the classification you are applying to. It may also be useful to refer to the Integrated Leadership Systems information relevant to the classification.

 

 

Eligibility

 

To be eligible for the position you must be an Australian Citizen.

 

The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 1 (AGSVA) security clearance and an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC).

 

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.

 

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability

 

Technical assistance

 

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Notes

 

The Department of Home Affairs offers an attractive remuneration package, including salary, superannuation benefits and flexible working conditions appropriate to the level of the position.

 

The Department may provide relocation assistance to eligible APS employees required to relocate. The level of assistance will vary depending on the reason for relocating and your personal circumstances. For further information please enquire with the contact officer listed in the advertisement.

 

Information about employment and advice on how to apply for vacancies can be obtained from the Department’s website at https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/about-us/careers

 

Candidates should be aware that in roles where vaccination against COVID-19 is required by public health orders/directions or other legislation proof of vaccination will be required. If a candidate is not fully vaccinated or is unwilling to be vaccinated within a reasonable time period, they may not be offered that role.

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