Engineering Manager Defence Full Time Jobs in Australia - Jun 2026

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Technical Program Manager – AUV (Maritime Defence Systems)

at Marcel Pacific

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

East Fremantle, Perth WA

$200,000 per year

Lead the delivery of cutting-edge autonomous underwater systems for Defence
$200,000+ salary plus strong performance and delivery-based incentives
Direct influence over product development, engineering strategy & company growth

Lead the delivery of cutting-edge autonomous underwater systems for Defence
$200,000+ salary plus strong performance and delivery-based incentives
Direct influence over product development, engineering strategy & company growth

Lead delivery of a cutting-edge defence AUV platform and help build Australia's sovereign autonomous maritime capability.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

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Engineering Manager

at Neomech Pty Ltd

This is a Full time job

Adelaide SA

$120,000 – $140,000 per year

4-day Working Week
Genuine Work-Life Balance
Exciting Projects

4-day Working Week
Genuine Work-Life Balance
Exciting Projects

Engineering Manager focussed on Rapid Capability Development & Team Development. Take your first/next step in Engineering Management right in the City

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

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Listed three days ago

Technical Program Manager – AUV (Maritime Defence Systems)

at Marcel Pacific

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

East Fremantle, Perth WA

$200,000 per year

Lead the delivery of cutting-edge autonomous underwater systems for Defence
$200,000+ salary plus strong performance and delivery-based incentives
Direct influence over product development, engineering strategy & company growth

Lead the delivery of cutting-edge autonomous underwater systems for Defence
$200,000+ salary plus strong performance and delivery-based incentives
Direct influence over product development, engineering strategy & company growth

Lead delivery of a cutting-edge defence AUV platform and help build Australia's sovereign autonomous maritime capability.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed two days ago

Test & Commissioning Engineering Manager

at BAE Systems

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Osborne, Adelaide SA

9-day fortnite
Salary Packaging Options
Additional Personal Leave

9-day fortnite
Salary Packaging Options
Additional Personal Leave

As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters

subClassification: Systems EngineeringSystems Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2d ago

Listed four days ago

Engineering Manager

at Neomech Pty Ltd

This is a Full time job

Adelaide SA

$120,000 – $140,000 per year

4-day Working Week
Genuine Work-Life Balance
Exciting Projects

4-day Working Week
Genuine Work-Life Balance
Exciting Projects

Engineering Manager focussed on Rapid Capability Development & Team Development. Take your first/next step in Engineering Management right in the City

subClassification: Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

4d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Engineering Manager

at Hays | Defence

This is a Full time job

Gymea Bay, Sydney NSW

Engineering Manager
Maritime Domain
Senior Leadership Position

Engineering Manager
Maritime Domain
Senior Leadership Position

Engineering / Technical Manager Opportunity in the Defence Domain - Southern Suburbs Your new company A leading engineering organisation with

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

12d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Project Manager - Defence Capability Delivery

at Core Defence Australia Pty Ltd

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Canberra ACT

$140,000 – $170,000 per year

Canberra-based Defence delivery role
Client-facing work across Defence and industry
Broad acquisition, sustainment, and program exposure

Canberra-based Defence delivery role
Client-facing work across Defence and industry
Broad acquisition, sustainment, and program exposure

Canberra-based Defence Project Manager supporting acquisition, sustainment, governance, and program delivery across complex capability environments.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

24d ago

Listed three days ago

Senior Consultant / Manager - Defence Advisory

at Synergy Group Australia Pty Ltd

This is a Full time job

Canberra ACT

Ready to take your Defence experience into consulting?
Active NV1 clearance required for this opportunity
Suited to candidates currently based in Canberra

Ready to take your Defence experience into consulting?
Active NV1 clearance required for this opportunity
Suited to candidates currently based in Canberra

Continue your impact by applying your Defence expertise across complex programs and strategic priorities that shape national outcomes.

subClassification: Government - FederalGovernment - Federal

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Senior Engineering Manager

at DT Infrastructure

This is a Full time job

Brisbane QLD

Attractive Salary + Industry leading benefits

Shape major Queensland infrastructure and transport projects.
Lead high-performing engineering teams across complex D&C works.
Influence technical strategy with clients, consultants and partners.

Shape major Queensland infrastructure and transport projects.
Lead high-performing engineering teams across complex D&C works.
Influence technical strategy with clients, consultants and partners.

Lead engineering strategy and technical excellence across major rail, infrastructure and renewable energy projects in Queensland.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

11d ago

Listed three days ago

National Armaments Director Defence Delivery Agency

at Department of Defence

This is a Full time job

Canberra ACT

Salary may be negotiated with successful candidate

Lead the final design and implementation of the Agency’s structure
Extensive and demonstrated large-scale commercial and industrial experience
Outstanding judgement, strategic awareness, and parliamentary and media acumen

Lead the final design and implementation of the Agency’s structure
Extensive and demonstrated large-scale commercial and industrial experience
Outstanding judgement, strategic awareness, and parliamentary and media acumen

Department of Defence is seeking exceptional senior executives to lead one of the most significant organisational reforms in Defence history

subClassification: Government - FederalGovernment - Federal

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed four days ago

Quality Manager / Deputy Chief Engineer

at Downer EDI Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Downer, Canberra ACT

Lead EMS certification, audits and engineering governance as a Quality Manager / Deputy Chief Engineer in a complex Defence SPO

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

4d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Engineering Manager

at JFD

This is a Full time job

Caringbah, Sydney NSW

Enjoy a condensed working week, every week - Half day on Friday
Opportunity to drive operational excellence in a high-impact environment
Successful global business on a strong growth trajectory

Enjoy a condensed working week, every week - Half day on Friday
Opportunity to drive operational excellence in a high-impact environment
Successful global business on a strong growth trajectory

Role Title: Engineering Manager – Diving and Hyperbaric Job Type: Permanent Location: Caringbah, Australia The Role: As the

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

11d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Senior Project Manager

at Ocius

This is a Full time job

Alexandria, Sydney NSW

Own and develop capability delivery
Drive operational and project growth
Work on best-in-class technology

Own and develop capability delivery
Drive operational and project growth
Work on best-in-class technology

Take ownership of delivering a market-leading uncrewed capability to the Australian government within an expanding project

subClassification: NavyNavy

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

19d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Chief Delivery Officer - Defence Prime

at Butler HR

This is a Full time job

Alexandria, Sydney NSW

Australian Manufacturer Making Waves
Lead Delivery of Sovereign Maritime Capability
Executive Remuneration Package to Reward Impact

Australian Manufacturer Making Waves
Lead Delivery of Sovereign Maritime Capability
Executive Remuneration Package to Reward Impact

Lead delivery of complex Defence projects. Work with Ocius' founder and CEO. Help scale one of Australia’s leading Defence technology companies.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

13d ago

Listed ten days ago

Engineering Program Manager

at Nova Systems Pty Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Canberra ACT(Hybrid)

Great company culture and office environment
Australian Owned and Operated Company
Canberra based opportunity

Great company culture and office environment
Australian Owned and Operated Company
Canberra based opportunity

Engineering Program Manager delivering governance, technical assurance and program leadership across major Defence maritime programs

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

10d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Project Manager (Engineering)

at Private Advertiser

This is a Full time job

Ingleburn, Sydney NSW

Established manufacturing company servicing the defence market looking for an experienced Project Manager with engineering expertise.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

12d ago

Listed two days ago

National Business Development Manager - Defence

at Lead Group

This is a Full time job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

$140k + $20k Car + Super + Bonus

Create a legacy and take ownership of a key strategic sector
Join a well regarded, national business as they take there next growth step
Role growth is only limited by the outcomes of the successful candidate

Create a legacy and take ownership of a key strategic sector
Join a well regarded, national business as they take there next growth step
Role growth is only limited by the outcomes of the successful candidate

This is a genuine build role. You will not be inheriting a fully formed function. You will be shaping it. Growth in this role is only limited by you.

subClassification: New Business DevelopmentNew Business Development

classification: Sales(Sales)

2d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Contracts Manager - Defence Prime

at Butler HR

This is a Full time job

Alexandria, Sydney NSW

Australian Manufacturer Making Waves
Champion Flagship Defence Contracts & Safeguard Commercials
Remuneration Package that Rewards Performance

Australian Manufacturer Making Waves
Champion Flagship Defence Contracts & Safeguard Commercials
Remuneration Package that Rewards Performance

Mission-driven culture focused on sovereign maritime capability, meaningful commercial influence and genuine impact without bureaucracy.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

13d ago

Listed ten days ago

Project Manager

at Metrea

This is a Full time job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

As our Project Manager, you’ll lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors across engineering, logistics, training, and support.

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

10d ago

Listed six days ago

Project Director

at Australian Naval Infrastructure

This is a Full time job

Adelaide SA

High Profile role on a High Profile program
9-day fortnight (compressed hours)
Based in Adelaide CBD / Osborne

High Profile role on a High Profile program
9-day fortnight (compressed hours)
Based in Adelaide CBD / Osborne

You will play a pivotal leadership role, driving the successful delivery of high-impact programs and projects that shape organisational outcomes.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

6d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

JDN Engineering Manager

at Downer EDI Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Canberra ACT

Deliver systems engineering in CASG JC2SPO , supporting sustainment, assurance, and compliance of Defence capability projects.

subClassification: Systems EngineeringSystems Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

18d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Contract Manager DMSS-Defence - Corporate

at Serco Asia Pacific

This is a Full time job

Sydney NSW

Manage contract delivery, performance, and compliance
Build strong stakeholder and customer relationships
Drive risk management and continuous improvement

Manage contract delivery, performance, and compliance
Build strong stakeholder and customer relationships
Drive risk management and continuous improvement

Lead Defence contract delivery at Serco, driving performance, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement in a purpose-led team.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

11d ago

Listed three days ago

Engineering Team Leader - Operations

at Babcock Pty Ltd

This is a Full time job

Adelaide SA(Hybrid)

Career development opportunities
Competitive rewards and benefits
Flexible working options

Career development opportunities
Competitive rewards and benefits
Flexible working options

As an Engineering Team Leader at Babcock, you will lead a team of engineers to deliver high-quality engineering outcomes across the product lifecycle.

subClassification: SupervisorsSupervisors

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Project Manager - Defence

at WSP Australia Pty Limited

This is a Full time job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

Opportunity to work in the Defence sector on top tier projects
Flexible working hours with supportive working from home environment.
Open to WSP office locations Australia wide.

Opportunity to work in the Defence sector on top tier projects
Flexible working hours with supportive working from home environment.
Open to WSP office locations Australia wide.

Lead the delivery of best-practice consulting services to Defence clients throughout Australia.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

20d ago

Listed four days ago

Project Manager – Integrated Delivery (Commercial)

at Department of Defence

This is a Full time job

Enoggera, Brisbane QLD

$99,733 - $112,431 (APS 6) + BDCP + Super

Exciting new Defence project
Flexible work options
Brisbane based with free parking

Exciting new Defence project
Flexible work options
Brisbane based with free parking

Join the Defence project team acquiring / sustaining the Australian Army fleet of Uncrewed Aerial Systems.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

4d ago

Listed six days ago

Engineering Manager

at Pro-Torque

This is a Full time job

Newcastle, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW(Hybrid)

Project Management and Engineering industry
Support a growing team at the top of their game
Fast-paced environment with an easy-going culture

Project Management and Engineering industry
Support a growing team at the top of their game
Fast-paced environment with an easy-going culture

This is your opportunity to join a supportive and evolving business who values their team.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

6d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Engineering Assurance Manager

at Department of Defence

This is a Full time job

Henderson, Perth WA

$124,393 - $140,315 (EL 1)+ Super

Enjoy the benefits of ongoing development and career opportunities.
Generous employee superannuation contributions.
Be part of a diverse, collaborative and supportive team.

Enjoy the benefits of ongoing development and career opportunities.
Generous employee superannuation contributions.
Be part of a diverse, collaborative and supportive team.

Contribute to the operational capability of the Australian Defence Force by enabling data driven decision making.

subClassification: Government - FederalGovernment - Federal

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

13d ago

Listed eighteen days ago

Project Engineer - Defence and Industrial

at VEEM LTD

This is a Full time job

Canning Vale, Perth WA

Work on high-impact programs with long-term local and international significance
Stable, growing company with long-term opportunities
Growth and Promotion opportunity

Work on high-impact programs with long-term local and international significance
Stable, growing company with long-term opportunities
Growth and Promotion opportunity

Be part of a company with proven capability and real traction in global defence markets

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

18d ago

Listed ten days ago