The role
As part of our Defence Delivery group, the Combat System Maintainer – Subject Matter Expert/Trainer will be responsible for providing specialist engineering knowledge, maintenance expertise, and training support for Saab systems delivered to the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).
The role bridges engineering, sustainment, and training, ensuring that combat system knowledge is effectively transferred to Navy and Saab personnel through high quality instructor-led training, eLearning products, and maintenance documentation. The position plays a key role in supporting system availability, technical integrity and long-term sustainment outcomes.
Further, the successful candidate will:
- Act as a technical subject matter expert (SME) on Saab combat management systems (CMS), subsystems, and associated interfaces
- Provide SME advice on combat system functionality, maintenance philosophy, fault diagnosis and system recovery
- Provide specialist maintenance input for corrective and preventive maintenance activities.
- Design and deliver instructor-led technical and maintenance training for RAN personnel.
- Tailor training content to meet audience’s needs, ranging from technicians to engineering officers.
- Develop high-quality eLearning products to support combat system training and maintenance competence.
- Engage effectively with RAN stakeholders, including ship’s staff, shore support organisations and engineering authorities.
- Represent Saab professionally in technical and training forums.
Flexible work arrangements such as hybrid work from home / office, 9 day fortnight will be considered for this role.
About you
Your skills and experience will include:
- Experience working with combat systems or complex naval mission systems.
- Demonstrated maintenance experience within the RAN, ideally in combat systems, sensors, weapons or CMS related roles.
- Strong understanding of naval maintenance concepts, technical integrity and sustainment frameworks.
- Experience delivering technical or maintenance training to adult learners.
- Proven capability in developing eLearning or digital training content.
- Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to varied audiences.
- Strong written skills for producing training and technical material.
As a defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants will be required to hold an Australian Defence Security Clearance to NV2 level or have the ability to gain one. Information including past and present nationality and citizenship may be requested to check eligibility for access to materials controlled under various export control regimes, including ITAR.
About us
Saab Australia is a defence, security and cyber solutions provider, specialising in the development and integration of major defence and security systems. For over 35 years in Australia, we have built a reputation for delivering complex systems integration projects that provide proven and advanced capabilities to keep us ahead of today’s challenges.
From combat, communications, security and underwater systems, to mixed reality, cyber security and deployable health solutions, our extensive portfolio of products and services provide high-technology solutions for defence forces and civil industries across the globe.
Apply today to join our crew and deliver solutions with purpose!
What you will be part of
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Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.
Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. Read more about us here.
Culture and benefits
We employ over 1000 Australians and are committed to fostering a culture of excellence and enriching the employee experience.
By joining Saab, you’ll be a part of a collaborative and supportive organisation, where your professional growth and work-life balance are emphasised. You’ll work within an innovative and vibrant workplace, while having the opportunity to develop a long-term, fulfilling career.
As a valued team member of Saab Australia, you’ll access a variety of perks and benefits to support you and your family including:
- 6 weeks paid leave each year
- 14% superannuation
- Free Income Protection Insurance
- Flexible working options
- Access to the Saab shares matching scheme
- Access to MySaab - our online store offering everything from cash back at hundreds of stores to discounts from exclusive partners
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Applications
Click ‘Apply’ to submit your CV and cover letter in support of your application. Kindly observe that this is an ongoing recruitment process and in exceptional circumstances, the position might be filled before the closing date of the advertisement. We encourage applications as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
By submitting an application to Saab, you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities including, but not limited to: reference checks, Australian Federal Police check, verification of working rights and qualifications, sanctions screening and a pre-employment medical declaration.
Saab Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply. We also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds.
Saab Australia is a nationally recognised Veteran Employer of Choice that welcomes the interest of ex-service members, veterans and their families.