Engineering Technician

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Location : Adelaide, SA, AU, 5000

Onsite or Hybrid : Hybrid

• Positive environment that values your expertise.
• Agile arrangements that support work–life balance.
• Support Australia’s Defence capability every day.

About the Role

Babcock Australasia is seeking an Engineering Technician to join our Australian Defence Force Ground Support Equipment (ADFGSE) contract. This is a full‑time, permanent role based in Adelaide, where you’ll be part of a high‑performing Technical Services Team supporting the strategic asset management of the ADF’s GSE fleet.

In this role, you’ll support engineering and maintenance activities for Ground Support Equipment assets and repairable items, ensuring technical integrity as changes are made to maintenance regimes, parts, and publications. You’ll contribute to sustaining the fleet by applying your technical knowledge to investigations, assessments, and solutions, while also engaging with stakeholders across Defence and industry.

Working closely with technical specialists and leaders, you’ll help deliver innovative engineering outcomes, maintain accurate technical documentation, and provide support through our Service Desk rotation. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll develop your skills across the engineering lifecycle, contribute to process improvements, and play a part in strengthening Australia’s Defence capability.

At Babcock, you’ll be joining a global organisation trusted to deliver critical services. We offer a collaborative environment, opportunities for growth, and the chance to make a meaningful impact through sustainable and innovative solutions.

If you’re ready to take on a role where your technical expertise supports mission‑critical operations, we’d love to hear from you.

To be successful, you will bring :

What we offer you

Who we are

Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century.

Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,600 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion. We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy.

Some of the programs our team across Australia and New Zealand are proud to be a part of involve :

So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button below.

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain Defence Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.

This position requires working with, or exposure to, US and AU export controlled technology; compliance with the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the AU Defence Trade Controls Act 2012 will be assessed.

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre‑employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.

Babcock Australasia is a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

Job Requisition ID – 69921

Job Segment : Aerospace Engineering, Engineer, Technician, PLM, Engineering, Technology, Management

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