Mechanical Technician – Defence & Marine

About the role

Join Shadbolt Group’s Defence team at Garden Island, Sydney, and apply your mechanical expertise to critical naval and marine equipment. You will work in a safety‑focused environment performing maintenance, repairs, overhauls and testing on essential Defence assets.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and overhaul mechanical equipment such as pumps, motors and valves.
• Conduct mechanical fault‑finding, hydraulic and pneumatic work, and shaft alignment.
• Interpret technical drawings and complete maintenance documentation.
• Ensure all work complies with Defence, safety and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with supervisors, engineers and fellow tradespeople to deliver project outcomes.

Required profile

• A recognised mechanical trade qualification (e.g., Certificate III in Engineering – Mechanical Trade (Fitting/Turning) or equivalent).
• Experience in mechanical maintenance, fitting, repairs and equipment overhauls.
• Australian citizenship and eligibility for Defence security clearance (Baseline or NV1).
• Current driver’s licence.

Required skills

• Pumps, motors and valves.
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Mechanical shaft alignment.
• Technical drawing interpretation.
• Mechanical fault‑finding.