Engineering Technician

• 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:

• Australian Citizen with a current Defence Security Clearance (or the ability to obtain).
• Technical vocational qualification/certificate in related discipline.
• Previous experience in relatable technical/engineering roles.
• An understanding of applicable engineering/maintenance management toolsets (e.g. PLM or MRP systems, Enterprise Resource Planning, simulation and analysis software).
• An understanding of Maintenance Requirements Determination and Logistics Support Analysis preferably in the Defence environment.

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you 

• Our agile working policies offer more choice and autonomy. For you, this could mean flexible start and finish times, a mix of office and home working, or even condensed working weeks.  
• Our work life integration policy offers attractive leave entitlements including (not limited to) wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave, and we are proud to be a Work180 endorsed employer. 
• Babcock’s supportive and engaging environment, coupled with our capability framework, aims to advance your career with internal development programs, self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave. 
• Our beRewarded platform offers endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan. 
• As a principles driven organisation, our weRecognise program aims to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in line with our Principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver.

Who we are

Babcock Australasia combines the best talent and in-country expertise while leveraging the rich 130+ year global heritage of Babcock International Group, a FTSE 100 international defence company. 

Our team of 1,800+ experienced staff ensure critical services and assets are readily available, affordable, and future proof. From maritime sustainment and secure communications, to lifesaving helicopter missions and managing critical fleets, we ensure our customers are equipped to fulfil their mission

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 Babcock 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 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: 71900