Maintenance Specialist

•  Career development opportunities
• Competitive rewards and benefits
• Flexible working options

About the role  

As a Maintenance and Supply Specialist at Babcock, you’ll play a key role in supporting the ongoing sustainment and future enhancement of the Defence High Frequency Communications System (DHFCS) and the Enhanced Defence High Frequency Communications System (EDHFCS).

Reporting to the Maintenance and Supply Support Manager, you’ll assist in planning, scheduling, coordinating and delivering critical maintenance and supply services across our communications nodes. With a focus on innovation and independent problem-solving, your contributions will influence maintenance strategies and help shape future capability development in line with business objectives.

 

About you   
 

With experience in maintenance and supply operations—ideally within a Defence or complex systems environment—you’re confident in your ability to analyse risks, coordinate across teams, and deliver against strict performance and system health indicators.

You’re comfortable working independently, solving complex issues, and making recommendations that improve service outcomes.

You’re a strong communicator who thrives on detail and is confident preparing reports for internal and external stakeholders.

To be successful in this position you will bring:

• Significant experience in relatable technical/engineering roles
• Hold a technical vocational qualification (diploma or associate degree) in related discipline
• knowledge and understanding of ITAR requirements applicable to the delivery of Maintenance and Supply Support
• Australian Citizenship required
• Previous experience in leadership or management of an Engineering function or technical delivery
• Previous experience working with remote and dispersed teams (desirable)

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 1,700 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.   

To learn more about us visit www.babcock.com.au

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 an appropriate level of Commonwealth Personnel 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.   

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

Req #63637