Maritime Technical Maintenance Officer

 

If you’re after impact, there’s no other organisation in Australia that delivers work on this scale. 

 

You'll tackle challenges head-on, utilising your technical expertise to build sustainable, innovative, and resilient solutions from start to finish.  

 

In this role, you'll:

Join our Maritime Asset function as a Maritime Technical Maintenance Officer, where you will provide technical assurance and guidance across maritime assets, including Coastal Infrastructure, Fleet, and Wharves.

 

You'll work closely with our Maritime Maintenance Delivery team, Operational Asset Assurance (OAA) and other internal divisions such as Customer Information, Operational Technology, and Network Maintenance, acting as a trusted technical advisor, translating asset management plans into practical maintenance requirements.

 

You will:

 

• Provide specialist technical expertise across preventative and corrective maintenance for assigned maritime assets

 

• Investigate and diagnose faults, developing clear and effective maintenance solutions

 

• Review and validate vendor maintenance methodologies to ensure alignment with standards, TMPs, and ASPs

 

• Verify completion of contracted works, ensuring quality and compliance outcomes

 

• Support maintenance delivery teams across Fleet, AtoN, Wharves, and Coastal Infrastructure

 

• Maintain and update asset documentation in line with TfNSW standards and requirements

 

• Work closely with Operational Asset Assurance to ensure accurate asset data and documentation integrity

 

• Maintain awareness of changes to standards, regulations, and legislation

 

We currently have 3 x Permanent Full Time positions available across each of our asset classes, offering hybrid working options from our Rozelle office. Applications from candidates located in Newcastle, Wollongong and Tweed Heads may also be considered. Please also note that some travel will be required, and hybrid working options may be considered.

 

 

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

 

 

About you

You’re a technically capable professional who combines engineering expertise with strong communication and commercial awareness.

 

You bring a practical, solutions-focused mindset and enjoy working collaboratively to deliver outcomes in complex operational environments.

 

You will demonstrate:

 

• Experience in the planning, installation, deployment, and maintenance of complex systems

 

• Strong knowledge of asset management frameworks (e.g. ISO 55000) and lifecycle best practices

 

• Proven ability to manage maintenance programs with a focus on value for money and performance

 

• Project management capability, with experience applying frameworks such as PMBoK or similar

 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

 

• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively with contractors and external partners

 

• A commitment to safety and safe working behaviours

 

It is also essential that the successful candidate hold a four-year engineering degree from an Australian University or equivalent overseas qualifications.

 

Whilst maritime experience is preferred, we also welcome candidates with broader engineering experience who can bring transferable skills and a strong technical foundation.

 

 

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.  

 

 

 

Join us

 

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

 

Flexible work options may be available. Learn more via Flexible work options and policy  

 

 

Apply today 

 

Applications close 11:59 PM Monday 25 May 2026

 

For more information about this role, please contact ELLA.SCOTMAN@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

 

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

 

Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW 

 

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