Senior Workforce Capabilty Manager

Senior Workforce Capability Manager

• Leading the future of Engineering, Technology and Project Management (ETaP)  workforce development at Babcock

About you

You are a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of workforce capability, project delivery, and organisational development. You bring a strong foundation in managing complex projects across their full lifecycle, and you’re known for your ability to translate data and insights into meaningful action. Your leadership style is grounded in collaboration, curiosity, and a commitment to continuous improvement. You thrive in environments that require both innovation and structure, and you’re passionate about shaping the future of technical talent. With excellent communication skills and a systems mindset, you build trusted relationships across teams, academia, and industry. You’re motivated by purpose, and you’re ready to play a key role in delivering outcomes that matter.

About the role

This is a pivotal leadership position responsible for driving the strategic and tactical development of Babcock Australasia’s Engineering, Technology and Project Management (ETaP) workforce. You will set the direction for capability development across the region, working closely with internal stakeholders and global partners to ensure alignment with business needs and future growth. Your remit includes designing and managing career frameworks, training programs, certification pathways, and deployment strategies that enable a high-performing, future-ready workforce. You will lead initiatives that support early careers, engage with academic and industry bodies, and foster a culture of learning and excellence. As a recognised expert, you will provide programmatic support to optimise delivery and performance, while championing governance, safety, and continuous improvement. This role offers the opportunity to influence across the organisation, contribute to strategic outcomes, and shape the next generation of technical leaders. Some travel may be required across Australia and internationally.

To be successful in this position you will bring;

• Formal qualification in Project Management, preferably supported by an additional qualification in engineering or technical field.

• A professional and accredited membership within the Project Management and or Engineering functions.

• Experience managing projects of varying type and significant complexity: including varying products, services, across all phases of the lifecycle.

• Experience developing and managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders in support of achieving mutually beneficial outcomes.

• Thinks conceptually and systemically to solve current and future issues and validate opportunities.

• Demonstrating the importance of visible leadership in shaping a culture of ongoing improvement.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Commonwealth Defence Security Clearance as defined by AGSVA guidelines

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 1,500 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   

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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 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.   

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