Mechanical Engineering Specialist – Emergency Response Vehicles

About the role

Join the Next Generation Fleet team delivering a new tranche of Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles. You will balance project work—developing test plans, conducting vehicle testing, and producing acceptance reports—with business‑as‑usual engineering support for existing fleet assets.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans for new ARFF vehicles.
• Conduct field testing and produce detailed acceptance reports.
• Provide ongoing engineering support for the existing fleet.
• Collaborate with fleet, operations and technical stakeholders to ensure safety and operational readiness.
• Investigate issues and deliver evidence‑based recommendations.

Required profile

• Hands‑on mechanical engineer comfortable with both analysis and field work.
• Experience with vehicles or heavy mechanical systems, preferably in emergency services.
• Background in engineering assessments, testing, validation or project delivery.
• Proven ability to prepare technical reports, specifications and acceptance documentation.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar) and eligibility for professional registration.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
• Australian citizenship (ASIC required).

Required skills

• Mechanical engineering principles applied to vehicle systems.
• Vehicle testing and validation.
• Technical report and specification writing.

What we offer

• Hybrid work arrangement (3 days onsite).
• Two‑year fixed‑term contract with a government‑owned organisation.
• Opportunity to contribute to national aviation safety and emergency response capability.