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Systems Engineer – Supportability
Defence and Government Solutions APAC

Location: Melbourne, Australia

We are growing our Melbourne engineering team and are hiring a Systems Engineer with experience in supportability and technical documentation within Defence programs.

You will support Defence programs by delivering critical engineering and supportability outcomes across the system lifecycle.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working across the full engineering lifecycle and is looking to deepen their experience in Defence systems, Integrated Product Support, and technical publications.

You will play a key role in ensuring systems are designed to be supportable, compliant, and clearly documented for operators and maintainers.

Australian citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Defence security clearance are required.

What you will do

Systems engineering

Manage system requirements including development, traceability, and verification
Support verification and validation activities and evidence capture
Contribute to engineering reporting and technical performance measures
Support design reviews, technical assessments, and change management
Prepare and review engineering deliverables to ensure quality and compliance

Technical publications

Develop and maintain Defence standard documentation including user manuals and maintenance procedures
Translate engineering data into clear, user friendly content
Ensure all publications meet Defence standards and configuration control requirements
Manage document lifecycle including drafting, review, QA, and release

Supportability

Contribute to Integrated Product Support activities such as maintenance concepts and support strategies
Ensure systems meet reliability and maintainability and through life support requirements
Align engineering outputs with support system needs and documentation

Stakeholder engagement

Collaborate with engineering, IPS, and project teams
Engage with Defence stakeholders and support technical discussions
Work with suppliers to source and validate technical data

What you bring

Experience

3 to 5 years of experience in systems engineering, product support, or maintenance within a Defence environment
Experience managing engineering requirements and lifecycle activities
Exposure to technical documentation or support system artefacts
Experience with Defence technical publications such as EMEIs or User Handbooks is highly regarded

Skills

Strong communication skills with the ability to work across technical and non technical stakeholders
Solid understanding of systems engineering principles
Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently

Qualifications

Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
Progress toward Engineers Australia accreditation is beneficial

Why join World Fuel

Work on meaningful Defence programs with real operational impact
Join a collaborative and growing engineering team in Melbourne
Expand your capability in systems engineering, IPS, and technical publications
Ongoing career development and exposure to complex Defence programs

Location and travel

This role is based in Melbourne with occasional travel to support program and customer requirements.

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Systems Engineer – Supportability | Defence and Government Solutions (APAC)