Engineering Lead

• Based at Garden Island – stunning outlook over Sydney Harbour


• Join One of Australia’s Largest Maritime Service Operators


• Provide technical leadership and engineering support across a major Defence contract


• Veterans encouraged to apply

Serco is a place where you can grow

Your impact makes a meaningful difference, and we're committed to supporting your professional and personal goals.

You’ll also have access to flexible benefits designed to support your wellbeing and growth, including:

• National engineering leadership role in a purpose-driven Defence program


• Long-term Government-backed contracts offering job stability


• Dynamic and inclusive culture with strong technical mentorship


• Hybrid and flexible work options from Garden Island, NSW


• Support for professional development and accreditation (e.g., CPEng)


• Access to employee wellbeing programs and diversity networks

Make an impact at Serco

Are you a technically strong engineering professional with maritime experience? As the Engineering Lead, you’ll work closely with the Engineering Manager and broader Defence Maritime Support Services (DMSS) team to deliver expert engineering guidance across sustainment services. Based at our Garden Island National Support Office, you’ll act as a key technical lead, helping shape engineering change processes, documentation, and governance that supports Australia’s naval capability.

As Engineering Lead in the DMSS team, you’ll make a positive impact by:

• Delivering engineering services including change proposals, investigations, and technical support


• Providing engineering decision-making under EAL2 delegation and upholding compliance standards


• Monitoring vessel material condition, sustainment impacts, and equipment performance


• Supporting use and improvement of the Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS)


• Participating in audits, risk forums, planning workshops, and engineering assurance activities


• Managing technical documentation and subcontractor engagement for specialised services

Serco is a place for you

You could be a great fit if you have:

• A degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or a related field


• Strong technical problem-solving and engineering change management experience


• Experience leading investigations and delivering root cause analysis in marine or Defence settings


• Sound knowledge of AMSA, NSCV, Class rules, and marine compliance requirements


• At least 5 years of engineering experience in Defence, maritime, or complex technical environments


• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to engage across technical and non-technical teams

Please note:

• This position carries trust and responsibility. To support this, a comprehensive probity assessment, including a National Police Check, is a key part of the selection process for this role.


• You must be an Australian Citizen to obtain Defence Security Clearance - AGSVA Baseline Clearance

Are you ready to do important work that really matters?

At Serco, we bring together the right people, the right technology, and the right partners to create impactful solutions that address some of the world’s most urgent and complex challenges.

We focus on serving governments all over the globe. The work we do has touched the lives of millions in Australia and New Zealand and offers unique opportunities to leverage your skills across our core capabilities in Health, Defence, Maritime, Justice, Immigration, and Community Services.

We seek and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds and cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQI+, veterans and people with disability.

By joining Serco you’ll have access to Employee Networks led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.

Impact a better future at Serco.