Mechanical Engineering Specialist – Emergency Response

About the role

Join Airservices Australia’s Next Generation Fleet team as a Mechanical Engineering Specialist on a two‑year fixed‑term contract. Based in Melbourne or Brisbane with a hybrid schedule (three days onsite), you will help deliver new Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles and support the existing fleet.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans for new ARFF vehicles.
• Conduct vehicle testing and produce acceptance reports.
• Provide day‑to‑day engineering support for current fleet assets.
• Collaborate with fleet, operations and technical stakeholders to ensure safety and operational readiness.

Required profile

• Hands‑on mechanical engineer with a degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar) and eligibility for professional registration.
• Experience working with vehicles or heavy mechanical systems, preferably in emergency services.
• Proven ability to investigate issues and deliver evidence‑based recommendations.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across diverse stakeholders.
• Australian citizenship (ASIC required) for security clearance.

Required skills

• Vehicle testing
• Engineering assessments
• Technical report preparation

What we offer

• Fixed‑term employment with a clear project focus.
• Hybrid work arrangement providing flexibility.
• Opportunity to contribute to national aviation safety and emergency response capabilities.