Head of Engineering

Head of Engineering

• Key leadership role in our Aviation and Critical Services Business
• Drive a high-performance culture grounded in safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Flexible working options

About you   

You are a strategic and experienced engineering leader with a deep understanding of aviation maintenance operations and regulatory frameworks. You thrive in high-performance environments and are passionate about fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. With a proven ability to lead diverse teams, you bring clarity, direction, and accountability to complex technical operations.

You are CASA-authorised or eligible to hold the Part 145 Form 4 Responsible Manager designation, and you have hands-on experience with CAR30, Part 145, and CAR42 regulations. Your leadership style is collaborative and inclusive, and you’re committed to developing others through coaching, mentoring, and structured performance management.

You are curious and courageous, always looking for smarter ways to deliver outcomes. You communicate with clarity, act with integrity, and consistently demonstrate Babcock’s principles-whether you're engaging with regulators, leading change, or driving operational excellence.

About the role   

As Head of Engineering, you will lead Babcock’s Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO), providing strategic direction, operational oversight, and regulatory leadership across aviation maintenance services. Reporting to the Managing Director – Aviation & Critical Services, you will be responsible for driving a high-performance culture grounded in safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

You will oversee all aspects of aircraft and aeronautical product maintenance, ensuring compliance with CASA regulations (Part 145, CAR30, CAR42), and hold the CASA-authorised Form 4 Responsible Manager designation. Your role will include managing budgets, developing maintenance systems, leading engineering teams, and ensuring the availability of qualified personnel and resources.

This is a pivotal leadership role that requires strong technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams. You will play a key role in supporting Babcock’s growth, contributing to tenders and mobilisation efforts, and championing the company’s principles and safety culture.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing leadership, governance and long-term strategic direction for the AMO;
• Providing leadership and long-term direction for the AMO;
• Proactively leading and embedding a high performing safety and quality culture within the AMO to create a safe, supportive and transparent workplace based on ‘just culture’ principles;

• Ensuring the necessary budgeting processes and controls are in place to adequately support the AMO;
• Setting and ensuring that all Standards are met (including statutory, airworthiness and client); and
• Being authorised by CASA to hold the CASR Part 145 Form 4 Responsible Manager position

To be successful in this role:

• Australian Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain Commonwealth Security Clearance.

• Have the ability to lead and work effectively as part of a team to achieve desired results
• Hold and maintain understanding of human factors principles
• Have experience relevant to Babcock's provision of maintenance services
• Have and maintain an understanding of:

• • CASA CASR Part 145 and the Part 145 Manual of Standards
  • CASA CAR 30
  • CASA CAR 42

• Ability to obtain an Aviation Security Identity Card (ASIC)
• CASR Part 66 licence and/or DASR MAML preferred

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you       

• We provide an agile work environment where you’re able to work onsite and remotely, and to set you up for this we provide a laptop and working from home kit if required, in addition we offer compressed hours which can provide you even more flexibility;  
• Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;  
• 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 wellbeing leave;  
• 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 in living our principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver.  

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 Mission & Support Systems 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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