Birdon

Name: Birdon
Address: 4 Glen Ewan Road, Port Macquarie, NSW, 2444, AU
Telephone: +61265899100

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Australia
4 Glen Ewan Road
PO Box 739
Port Macquarie NSW 2444

America
4965 Kingston St
Denver, CO 80239

Birdon is a diversified engineering and services business offering innovative solutions to the military and marine industries. We have operations across Australia, the United States of America and Europe. Established in 1977, Birdon is a proudly family-owned company dedicated to industry leadership across each of our business divisions -

Marine | Dredging | Disposals | Design

28/10/2026

Want to help deliver an Australian Defence project that is anything but ordinary?

Birdon is growing the team behind the Amphibious Vehicle – Logistics (AV-L) project, bringing together specialist engineering, quality, safety, configuration, logistics support and technical capability.

AV-L is a next-generation logistics platform designed to improve in-water manoeuvrability and modular payload handling.

For the people working on it, that means the opportunity to apply their expertise to a complex Defence project where engineering decisions move from design and documentation through production, integration, testing and delivery.

We’re currently recruiting for:

-Senior Draftsperson - Port Macquarie, Sydney, Henderson or Melbourne

-Senior Quality Assurance Engineer - Port Macquarie

-Configuration Management Specialist - Port Macquarie or Sydney

-ILS Lead - Port Macquarie, Sydney or Perth

-Commissioning Engineer - Port Macquarie

-System Safety Engineer - Port Macquarie, Sydney or Perth

-Electrical & Control Systems Engineer - Port Macquarie or Sydney

There are opportunities here for experienced people across multiple disciplines to contribute their expertise to a genuinely distinctive Defence capability.

Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Your Defence experience, understanding of operational environments and practical perspective can bring real value to the work we do.

If you’re looking for your next challenge and want to be part of a team that engineers solutions to complex problems, explore our current opportunities:

https://birdongroup.com/careers/

26/10/2026

At the recent Australia-U.S. Defence Industry Dialogue, held at the Australian Embassy in Washington, D.C., our Chief Strategy Officer Terri Benson participated in a fireside chat, "Winning in America."

The session was moderated by Steven Marshall, former Premier of South Australia and President of the American Australian Association. It highlighted our journey from an Australian company with a vision for international growth to a trusted partner supporting the U.S. maritime and defense industrial base.

Terri shared insights on why we entered the U.S. market, the challenges that accompanied that decision, the partnerships that helped accelerate growth, and the milestones that shaped our success along the way.

We have experienced first-hand the fact that success in a new market is rarely achieved alone. Our growth in the U.S. has been built through strong customer relationships, strategic partnerships, a commitment to investing locally, and the dedication of our workforce across the country.

As discussions around AUKUS and allied industrial cooperation continue to grow, our story demonstrates the value of long-term investment, trusted partnerships, and a shared commitment to strengthening sovereign and allied defense capabilities.

Thank you to the American Australian Association and the Australian Embassy Washington DC for bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and defense stakeholders for an important conversation about the future of Australia-U.S. collaboration.

25/10/2026

What an incredible effort from our Birdon Bravery Trek team! 👏

With just 5 days to go, there is already so much to celebrate.

Bravery Trek is a national fundraising challenge held each October by Bravery Trust, honouring the service of Australian veterans and their families.

Every kilometre helps raise funds for Bravery Trust, a national military charity providing practical support to current and ex-serving Australian Defence Force members and their families facing financial hardship, through financial assistance, financial counselling and financial education.

Participants can take on a 120 km or 240 km virtual distance challenge from anywhere in Australia, or join the Dusk till Dawn challenge at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, a 12-hour overnight team relay.

Our Birdon team have joined in both!

🎉 We’ve smashed our $4,500 Bravery Trek fundraising goal, reaching $6,212 so far and still going!

A huge congratulations to Meg Teasdell, James Cole and Rachael Maher, who took on Dusk till Dawn on Friday 16 October and collectively ran more than 150 km overnight. With one team member on course throughout the 12-hour challenge, it was an extraordinary display of endurance, teamwork and shared purpose.

Across the broader Bravery Trek community, the effort has been just as impressive:

🏃 31,080 km travelled
💙 $330,337 raised towards the $360,000 goal

We’re incredibly proud of everyone across Birdon who has walked, run, fundraised, donated and supported the team.

If you'd like to support the Birdon teams fundraising efforts - you can click here:

21/10/2026

We have been named a finalist in two categories at the 2026 &A Awards for our work on the Griffin Riser Turret Mooring (RTM) Decommissioning Project, and our team couldn't be prouder. 💥

We are finalists for:

• Best Example of Collaboration, in conjunction with Woodside Energy
• Best Example of Project Planning

The Griffin project brought together detailed engineering, disciplined planning and genuine collaboration to manage the uncertainty and complexity of decommissioning a 2,500-tonne offshore asset.

Congratulations to everyone involved, and to all the 2026 finalists.

15/10/2026

Thanks NBN Television for sharing our story. We are incredibly proud of our team who are bringing to life this sovereign capability right here in regional NSW.

07/10/2026

This week, we have cut metal on the Amphibious Vehicle – Logistics (AV-L) prototype for the Australian Army at our Port Macquarie facility.

The milestone marks the program’s transition into production under our $125 million contract to test one prototype and following successful testing of the prototype, deliver 15 production vehicles as part of the Australian Army’s LAND 8710 Littoral Manoeuvre Program. The new fleet will replace the Army’s ageing Lighter Amphibious Resupply Cargo Vehicle, known as the LARC-V.

Designed and built in Australia, the AV-L will provide a step change in the movement of personnel, equipment and supplies between ship and shore, including across beaches, surf zones and difficult coastal terrain.

Our CEO Jamie Bruce said cutting metal for the AV-L prototype marked an important milestone for the program and Australia’s sovereign defence industrial capability.

“This milestone demonstrates that nationally significant and technically complex Defence capability can be developed and delivered from regional Australia.”

Innovation within the design has been informed directly by the people who operate and maintain the existing fleet. During structured trials, Birdon’s engineering team worked with Defence Australia and the Australian Army LARC-V operators and maintainers to understand how the vehicles are used and supported in real operating conditions.

The prototype, and upon successful testing of the prototype, all 15 production vehicles will be built in Port Macquarie on the NSW Mid North Coast, creating long-term opportunities across engineering, fabrication, systems integration, supply chain, logistics, project management and production.

The program is expected to support more than 30 direct engineers and designers and grow the production workforce by up to 70 people, including subcontractors. The award of the program is already providing career pathways for apprentices, graduates and engineers in regional Australia.

“This program is creating more than a vehicle,” Mr Bruce said.

“It is building specialist engineering and manufacturing capability, supporting Australian suppliers and creating pathways for the next generation of Defence industry professionals.”

Following construction, the prototype will progress through testing, trials and evaluation to validate its performance and inform the subsequent design and production phase, subject to successful testing.

06/10/2026

The new Daintree River Ferry is taking shape.

Birdon is delivering the new Daintree River Ferry under a 20-year contract with Douglas Shire Council, bringing together our capability to design, build, operate and maintain a critical piece of regional transport infrastructure.

The four-lane, cable-drawn vessel is being built at our Port Macquarie shipyard and will measure approximately 49 metres long and 17 metres wide, with capacity for up to 36 vehicles per crossing.

This week, the build reached another important production milestone, with the first construction block successfully transferred into the paint shed.

It follows sustained work from our fabrication team, whose focus on quality is helping move the vessel through each stage of construction.

For Birdon, this programme is about more than building a ferry. By bringing design, construction, operations and maintenance together, we remain connected to the asset and its performance throughout its lifecycle.

24/09/2026

Work Four Days. Live by the Coast. Join Birdon.

We're growing and looking for skilled people to join our team in beautiful Port Macquarie!

Now hiring:
🔧 Welders
🔨 Boilermakers
⚙️ Aluminium Fabricators

Whether you're looking for a permanent role or casual work, this could be your opportunity to build a rewarding career with a global marine and defence company.

Why join Birdon?

✅ 4-day work week (Monday to Thursday)
✅ Overtime opportunities Friday to Sunday
✅ Highly competitive rates plus penalties and loadings
✅ Work on exciting commercial and defence vessel projects
✅ Relocation assistance available
✅ Ongoing work and opportunities to travel
✅ Beautiful coastal lifestyle in one of NSW's best regional locations
✅ Equal opportunity employer with veterans encouraged to apply

Our team works on everything from new vessel construction to major refits, repairs and marine fabrication projects. If you take pride in your workmanship, have a strong safety focus, and enjoy working as part of a team, we'd love to hear from you.

See all job opportunities: https://secure.workforceready.com.au/ta/6200750.careers?CareersSearch=&lang=en-AU

Ready for a better work-life balance and the opportunity to contribute to a diverse range of commercial and defence maritime projects?

Apply today or tag someone who should see this!

23/09/2026

New Orleans, LA - We have begun construction of the first tranche of our Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (MUSV) at C & C Marine and Repair’s shipyard.

The milestone advances the program’s production-ready approach to autonomous maritime capability. The build combines C&C Marine’s vessel production expertise, Mythos AI’s deployed autonomy, and our prime contractor leadership, design authority, and systems integration capability.

"Starting the build moves this effort from planning into ex*****on. It demonstrates our certainty of delivery, founded on in-place - not promised - capacity," said Birdon President Kevin Mooney.

"Birdon, C&C Marine, and Mythos are combining industry-leading operationally deployed autonomy with a globally proven, robust vessel. We are pairing production-ready engineering with a trusted serial manufacturer."

"Together, we will deliver mission-focused solutions for U.S. and allied military customers."

Construction draws on Birdon and C&C Marine’s proven relationship from the Ancillary Surface Craft (ASC) program.

"Our teams demonstrated on the ASC program that we can deliver vessels on time and on budget, " said Anthony Cibilich, C&C Marine President & Owner.

"We are proud to continue that partnership on this first block of MUSVs, with a planned production pace of one vessel every two months.”

The start of construction brings together three companies that are leaders in their respective fields, and moves the team from demonstration to scalable production and expands the industrial base for future naval operations.

21/09/2026

Every major infrastructure project is built by people long before it's built from steel.

The keel laying of the new Daintree Ferry marks an important milestone in the project's delivery and provides an opportunity to recognise the designers, engineers, project teams and shipbuilders working behind the scenes to bring the vessel to life.

As the contractor responsible for the design, build, operation and maintenance of the Daintree Ferry, Birdon is delivering this project from concept through to long-term service delivery.

Our team commenced operations and maintenance of the existing ferry, on 1 July this year and the new vessel is scheduled for completion in December 2027.

This milestone reflects the work of a diverse team working together to deliver a safe, reliable transport link for the Daintree community.

The video below provides a behind-the-scenes look at the keel laying ceremony and some of the people helping bring the project to life, while sharing what this stage of the build means and what comes next.

We're proud to be partnering with Douglas Shire Council on a project that demonstrates Birdon's whole-of-life maritime capability and commitment to regional communities.

Address

4 Glen Ewan Road
Port Macquarie, NSW
2444

Telephone

+61265899100

Website

http://www.birdongroup.com/

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