Senior Engineering Technician

About the Role

Join our team supporting the Australian Defence Force Ground Support Equipment (ADF GSE) program, where Babcock partners with Defence to manage and sustain a diverse fleet of critical assets. As a Senior Engineering Technician, you’ll play a key role in keeping this capability mission‑ready by providing technical expertise across engineering, maintenance and asset management activities.

You’ll work within a high‑performing Technical Services Team, supporting the sustainment of GSE assets, resolving technical issues, analysing defects, developing engineering changes and ensuring the integrity of maintenance data, publications and configuration records. This role is hands‑on, varied and deeply connected to day‑to‑day operations, giving you the opportunity to work closely with Defence units, suppliers and internal specialists.

Your engineering judgement will help guide decisions across the product lifecycle, while your ability to communicate technical information will support collaboration with customers and stakeholders. You’ll contribute to continuous improvement, support the service desk on rotation and help strengthen the performance and reliability of the GSE fleet.

If you’re looking for a role with purpose, variety and the chance to apply your technical skills to a nationally important Defence program, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

To be successful, you will bring

• Australian Citizen with a Defence security clearance (or the ability to obtain).
• A technical vocational qualification / certificate in a related discipline (Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical).
• Previous experience in the application of logistic support analysis within ILS acquisition or sustainment programs.
• An understanding of applicable ILS and Engineering Toolsets (e.g. PLM or MRP systems, modelling, design, simulation and analysis software)
• Previous experience within a maintenance environment, preferably within the Defence industry.

What we offer you

• Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;
• We offer flexible working arrangements where possible to help employees find the right balance between work and home life;
• We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave;
• You’ll have access to beRewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan;
• Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus you can access two days annually from your personal leave as wellbeing days;
• You’ll be able to participate in our weRecognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day.

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 :

• Providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services through our Aviation & Critical Services business;
• Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships through our Marine business;
• Providing fleet wide through life support and asset management services for Navy customers;
• Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Land Business.

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.

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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 a Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.

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.

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Job Req ID : 71376