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Amentum is a leader in global engineering, project management and solutions integration, trusted to modernise the most critical missions anywhere in the world. Driven to create a safer, smarter, cleaner world, we innovate as a team of inventive doers passionate about making a difference. Underpinned by a strong culture of ethics, safety and inclusivity. Amentum is fiercely committed to operational excellence and successful execution. Are you seeking a career that offers a healthy work-life balance, a friendly company culture, and engagement with a supportive community? We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, please refer to our Enterprise Agreement and www.fairwork.gov.au for more information. Role Title: Maintenance Manager - Maritime Sustainment Amentum is seeking an experienced Defence Maintenance Planner to support the sustainment of the Australian Border Force (ABF) Evolved Cape Class Patrol Boats (ECCPB). This role is focused on turning engineering data and existing ADF sustainment models into a practical, workable maintenance plan for ABF vessels. You will be responsible for building the first Annual Maintenance Work Plan (AWP) for ABF’s ECCPB fleet; making sure maintenance is realistic, achievable, and aligned to how ABF actually operates its boats. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and maintain the Annual Maintenance Work Plan (AWP) for ABF ECCPBs, ensuring all required maintenance activities are clearly defined and structured - Align maintenance plans with ABF operational schedules, including Usage and Upkeep Cycles (UUC), patrol demands and vessel availability - Translate engineering, OEM and Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) inputs into a practical, deliverable maintenance schedule - Ensure maintenance activities are realistic and achievable; balancing operational requirements, time constraints and resource availability - Work closely with inventory and logistics teams to ensure materiel availability supports maintenance timelines - Adapt existing ADF sustainment approaches to suit ABF operating conditions and differences in usage and configuration - Engage with stakeholders across Defence, ABF and industry to validate assumptions, confirm feasibility and maintain alignment - Continuously refine the maintenance plan as inputs evolve; ensuring it remains accurate, practical and fit-for-purpose Skills and Experience: - Tertiary qualification in Engineering (Mechanical, Marine or related discipline) - Demonstrated experience in maintenance planning or sustainment engineering within Maritime or Defence environments - Proven ability to interpret engineering and ILS data as well as Technical manuals, maintenance requirements and OEM inputs - Experience aligning maintenance plans with operational constraints and asset availability - Familiarisation with ADF/Defence sustainment frameworks and MSM concepts - Experience with ECCPB, Austal vessel data, or similar programs Required Security Clearance Level: Baseline Location: Perth, Western Australia (WA). 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