Maintenance Support Officer

• Roles based across RAAF Base Richmond and RAAF Base Edinburgh.
• Be part of a major contract with the ADF, working directly with military-grade equipment.
• Work alongside a dedicated team of professionals, fostering a strong sense of camaraderie and purpose.

About the Role

Are you ready to take your skills to a new level and become an essential part of our team supporting the Australian Defence Force? We're seeking expressions of interest for seasoned Diesel/Vehicle Mechanics to join our Ground Support Equipment Contract, and this isn’t just any trade job.
 

Imagine yourself working directly with the ADF, where every task you perform makes a tangible impact on national Defence. You'll be undertaking preventative and corrective maintenance on fleet assets, ensuring they are always mission-ready. Your expertise will be vital in performing condition-based maintenance and repair tasks on heavy equipment, vehicles, and ancillary gear, all in a highly controlled environment designed to meet operational demands.
 

Your role will be crucial in assessing and reporting defects, resolving urgent breakdowns on-site at the RAAF base, and constantly enhancing our maintenance and repair strategies. This is your chance to make a real difference, contributing to the operational readiness of the ADF.
 

Don't miss this opportunity to advance your career and support Australia’s Defence Force. Apply now and become a key player in a mission that truly matters!
 

To be successful, you will bring:
 

• Australian Citizen with the ability to obtain Defence Security clearance.
• Recognised trade certificate i.e. Heavy diesel mechanic, auto - electrical, refrigeration qualification.
• Drivers Licence, Heavy Rigid or Heavy Combination.
• Significant experience in a Heavy Equipment workshop and field service environment.
• Experience and an understanding of condition monitoring principles and how they affect the fleet owning and operating costs.

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.

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 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
 

Job Req ID: 58597