Hydraulics Specialist Technician

The Role

This hands‑on position is primarily based at the iconic Garden Island Naval Base, with additional work carried out across the Sydney region. You'll have opportunities for occasional travel to offshore or remote locations for short‑duration testing and service tasks, generously remunerated on top of your hourly rate. This is a long‑term, full-time position offering varied and meaningful work in a supportive, safety‑focused environment where autonomy and technical capability are valued.

Why is this job better?

1. Iconic worksite (Garden Island Naval Base)

2. Challenging, high‑variety technical work

3. Defence industry stability & long-term growth

4. Work/life balance with mostly Sydney-based work

5. Excellent pay + additional earnings for optional remote/offshore trips

6. Training & development opportunities

7. Meaningful work supporting national sovereignty

8. Work autonomously with strong team support

The Company

Sofraco is a premium engineering partner to Defence, Marine and Commercial industries, offering a genuine work-life balance with great office and worksite locations. As an energetic and highly skilled team, we draw on over 35 years of experience to deliver trusted technical support across multiple engineering disciplines.

Working with us also means contributing to Australia's rapidly expanding defence industry, which is currently undergoing historic growth, with over $200 billion invested nationally in modernising defence capability and an industry value increase of 12.4% in 2023–24 alone. This sector offers long-term career security, cutting-edge technology exposure, and strong national significance—making Sofraco an ideal place to build a rewarding and balanced career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspect and repair shipboard machinery including hydraulic & pneumatic equipment, winches, lifting gear and pump sets.

• Installation, inspection and testing of fire systems

• Inspection, servicing and testing of diesel generators

• Assist with fault identification, troubleshooting & condition reporting

• Pressure testing of valves and hydraulic components

• Load testing of winches and lifting equipment

• Adhere to company safety policies and procedures, including JSEA's, permits to work, Isolations and risk analysis

• Provide clear job notes and photographs of work completed.

Key Requirements & Qualifications:

• Certificate IV in Fluid Power or similar (Australian trade recognised)

• Minimum Experience 10 years

• Hydraulics experience (mandatory)

• Rigging experience (desirable)

• Diesel Engine experience (desirable)

• Pump repair experience (desirable)

• Marine or Offshore experience (desirable)

• Strong safety mindset and understanding of WHS practices.

• Able to work independently, including remote job reporting

• Additional tickets (Confined Space, Working Safely at Heights, Rigging, EWP, Forklift) beneficial.

• General Construction Induction Card (White Card) or willingness to obtain

• Australian Citizens (required for security clearance)

• Willingness to obtain national police certificate for security

• Willingness to complete drug and alcohol testing

• Willingness to complete medical testing for basic health, mobility and fitness

• Veterans encouraged to apply.