Defence Sustainment Engineer

At World Fuel, our employees are the key to our global success. We are industry leaders due to the innumerable talents of our approximately 5000 strong professional team. Our people thrive in an entrepreneurial and culturally-diverse environment, where innovative thinking, collaboration and efficient execution are highly valued. Our high-performance culture is what allows us to drive sustained growth. Stronger together, we promote an environment where individuals can thrive. Defence Sustainment Engineer (Reliability & Supportability) Location: Melbourne, Australia Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Tuesday-Thursday in office) Salary: AUD $115,000-$135,000 plus 10% annual bonus opportunity Build the Future of Defence Sustainment World Fuel Government Solutions is seeking a Defence Sustainment Engineer (Reliability & Supportability) to support the maintenance, reliability, supportability, and lifecycle management of complex Defence equipment and systems. This role is ideal for an engineer who is naturally curious about how equipment is designed, maintained, repaired, and sustained throughout its operational lifecycle. Unlike larger Defence organizations where engineers are often limited to a single specialty, this role offers exposure across sustainment engineering, supportability engineering, reliability engineering, maintenance planning, asset management, lifecycle support, technical publications, and Defence support programs. You will work closely with experienced engineers, Defence customers, suppliers, and project teams while building the skills required to become a future sustainment and supportability specialist. This Is Not a Software or IT Systems Engineering Role We are seeking engineers who understand physical products, equipment, and asset lifecycles. Successful Candidates Typically Have Experience Supporting Mechanical equipmentDefence platforms and support equipmentIndustrial assetsPlant equipmentRotating equipmentRail systemsMarine systemsManufacturing systemsTransportation assets Candidates whose experience is primarily focused on software development, IT systems, networking, infrastructure, or computer science are unlikely to be a fit. What You'll Be Doing Support Defence Sustainment Activities Support sustainment and lifecycle engineering activities across Defence programs.Contribute to Integrated Product Support (IPS) and supportability deliverables.Assist with maintenance planning and lifecycle support activities.Support asset management and sustainment strategies for Defence equipment. Support Reliability & Maintenance Planning Assist with Reliability, Availability & Maintainability (RAM) activities.Support Maintenance Task Analysis (MTA) and maintenance planning activities.Contribute to parts provisioning and supportability assessments.Assist with maintenance optimization initiatives across product lifecycles. Improve Equipment Reliability & Performance Support investigations into equipment failures and degradation issues.Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action development.Contribute to reliability improvement initiatives.Support maintainability and lifecycle performance assessments. Develop Technical Documentation Develop and maintain engineering documentation and sustainment records.Assist with technical publications, maintenance instructions, and user manuals.Support configuration-controlled engineering documentation.Maintain accurate engineering, supportability, and maintenance records. Support Defence Engineering Programs Collaborate with engineers, project teams, suppliers, and Defence stakeholders.Support configuration management and engineering change activities.Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, reliability, and operational readiness. What We're Looking For Required Qualifications Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.Australian Citizen able to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance.3-7 years of relevant engineering experience.Strong mechanical aptitude and analytical capability.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Relevant Experience Experience In One Or More Of The Following Areas Sustainment EngineeringSupportability EngineeringIntegrated Product Support (IPS)Integrated Logistics Support (ILS)Maintenance EngineeringReliability EngineeringAsset EngineeringProduct Support EngineeringAsset Lifecycle ManagementRoot Cause AnalysisMaintenance PlanningReliability, Availability & Maintainability (RAM) Relevant Industries We Welcome Applications From Engineers Working In DefenceAerospaceRailMarineMiningUtilitiesManufacturingOil & GasTransportationOther asset-intensive industries What Success Looks Like Successful engineers in this role are naturally curious about how equipment works, why it fails, and how it can be supported more effectively throughout its lifecycle. You Will Enjoy Solving practical engineering problemsImproving equipment reliability and maintainabilityWorking with complex mechanical systemsDeveloping supportability solutionsBuilding Defence sustainment expertise Why Join World Fuel Government Solutions? Unlike larger Defence organizations where engineers often work within narrowly defined specialties, you'll gain exposure across: Sustainment EngineeringSupportability EngineeringReliability & MaintainabilityAsset ManagementMaintenance PlanningLifecycle SupportConfiguration ManagementTechnical Publications Engineers on our team are given significant ownership, visibility, and responsibility early in their careers. You will work directly with customers, influence engineering decisions, and gain the breadth of experience that many engineers develop only after years working within larger Defence organizations. #WFS Please note that by submitting an employment application you consent to World Fuel Services processing your information for this role and potentially for future employment opportunities, in accordance with applicable laws. To learn more about how we protect and/or process personal information, please visit the WFS Privacy Center at: https://www.wfscorp.com/en/privacy-center. World Fuel Services (Australia) Pty Ltd