First Engineer - RSV Nuyina

• Casual position - must be available for 17th September to 21st November
• One of the most advanced vessels of its kind in the world
• Must have AMSA Engineer Class 2 III/2 & III/3 (Motor)
• Opportunity to participate in the Australian Antarctic Program (AAP)

Serco is a place where you can grow

Join a team of 12,000+ professionals across Asia Pacific (APAC) and experience a place of challenge, opportunity, and reward.

We offer lots of headroom for you to grow and flexible benefits to suit you in every stage of your life and career, including:

• Long-term Government-backed contract
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Access to employee benefits and wellbeing programs
• Supportive, diverse and inclusive team culture
• Opportunities to work on critical projects in maritime operations

Make an impact at Serco

As a First Engineer, you’ll lead vital day-to-day engine room operations and support critical missions across marine engineering functions. You’ll play a key role in coordinating vessel maintenance, supervising machinery and systems, and upholding safety and environmental standards. Working closely with the Chief Engineer and other shipboard teams, you’ll ensure the vessel operates safely, efficiently, and in accordance with regulations.

As a First Engineer, you’ll make a positive impact by:

• Supervising and coordinating engine room operations and machinery maintenance
• Managing safety checks, audits, and documentation compliance
• Supporting the Chief Engineer in ordering and managing stores and equipment
• Liaising with key crew to plan and prioritise maintenance and repairs
• Promoting safe work practices and environmental compliance
• Leading and mentoring engineering cadets and Integrated Ratings

Serco is a place for you

To be successful in this role you’ll have:

• AMSA Engineer Class 2 III/2 & III/3 (Motor)
• AMSA Certificate of Medical Fitness
• Current passport
• Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC)
• Experience with dynamic positioning systems
• Proven leadership and planning capabilities in marine environments
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and lead a collaborative team

We’d also love if you bring:

• Familiarity with medium- or low-voltage multi- or variable-speed drive propulsion systems
• Experience with integrated vessel management and control systems
• Hands-on knowledge of cranes and hydraulic systems

Are you ready to do important work that really matters?

At Serco, we bring together the right people, the right technology, and the right partners to create impactful solutions that address some of the world’s most urgent and complex challenges.

We focus on serving governments all over the globe. The work we do has touched the lives of millions in Australia, New Zealand, and Hong Kong, and offers unique opportunities to leverage your skills across our core capabilities in Health, Defence, Maritime, Justice, Immigration, and Community Services.

We seek and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds and cultures including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQI+, veterans and people with disability.

By joining Serco you’ll have access to Employee Networks led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.

Impact a better future at Serco.