JFD is the world leading underwater capability provider, serving the commercial and defence markets with innovative diving, submarine and hyperbaric rescue, technical solutions and services.
Operating worldwide, the company is the world's leading provider of submarine rescue capability and an established provider of submarine escape training. The company is at the forefront of Hyperbaric Rescue, along with being the leading supplier of commercial and defence diving equipment and saturation diving systems to the commercial industry.
We pride ourselves on the quality of the products and solutions we supply and our close work with our customers to ensure that our products remain safe and reliable in the most challenging subsea environments. The key to building and maintaining our world class reputation is the recruitment and retention of the very best people.
JFD is part of the broader James Fisher Group which provides a wider range of maritime engineering and logistic products and services to industries including oil and gas; renewables; and transportation.
About the role This is a rare opportunity to build your career in a world class team and support the defence systems that keep Australia safe.
As a Graduate Engineer reporting to the Engineering Manager – Diving and Hyperbaric, you'll support asset management, engineering design, analysis, and technical assurance tasks. Working within JFD's Engineering Authority framework, you'll collaborate closely with our experienced engineering team to create and maintain documentation and manage technical changes. You'll gain hands-on experience in coordinating with suppliers, supporting production staff, and conducting engineering investigations.
Primary duties include: Documentation and Design Support: Contribute to Assembly, Inspection & Test Plans (AITPs) and update technical documentation with accuracy. Supplier Coordination: Work with suppliers to source materials and services, ensuring they meet project specifications. Communication and Collaboration: Maintain effective communication across clients, production, and engineering teams. Knowledge, Skills & Experience Tertiary Engineering qualification. Strong communication skills and attention to detail. A proactive attitude toward learning and taking initiative. Why work for JFD? Join a team of people who are passionate about their job. Opportunity to expand the role and obtain new skills and experience. Contribute to a growing and successful business with an exciting order book. Wellbeing programs – employee assistance program to support you and your immediate family with counselling and support as needed. Flexible working arrangements, including a condensed working week to support a half day every Friday. Generous paid community service leave to support your local community or serve as a defence reservist. Weekly fruit baskets to keep hunger at bay on busy days. Free on-site parking. Novated car leasing options available. Paid Parental Leave Scheme. How to apply Applicants must have existing Australian work rights and ability to gain security access to Australian defence establishments. To check your eligibility please visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website. Any offer of employment will be subject to a pre-employment health screen which includes a drug and alcohol screening. Apply through the Seek website with your current resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and why you think you're a good fit for JFD. #J-18808-Ljbffr