Occupational Health Advisor

Babcock is looking for an Occupational Health Advisor to join the HSEQ team based in Devonport, Auckland on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract

About the role

Join Babcock as an Occupational Health Advisor and play a pivotal role in shaping a proactive, integrated approach to employee wellbeing. You’ll lead injury management and return-to-work systems across Australasia, working closely with internal teams and external providers to ensure best-practice rehabilitation and compliance. This is your opportunity to influence health outcomes, reduce risk, and contribute to a culture of safety and care.

Beyond injury management, you’ll drive initiatives in psychosocial risk, drug and alcohol oversight, and health surveillance. You’ll be a trusted advisor to leadership, delivering training and insights that improve performance and wellbeing. If you’re passionate about making a measurable impact in occupational health, this role offers the scope, support, and visibility to thrive.

About you

You are a seasoned health professional with a strong grasp of injury management legislation and workplace safety principles. You thrive in dynamic environments, balancing clinical insight with strategic thinking. Your communication skills allow you to influence stakeholders at all levels, and your analytical mindset helps you manage complex cases with confidence. You’re passionate about promoting mental health, reducing risk, and driving continuous improvement. If you're ready to lead with purpose and compassion, this role is made for you.

Key Required Skills

• Injury management and rehabilitation coordination
• Return-to-work planning and compliance monitoring
• Stakeholder engagement and communication
• Psychosocial risk assessment and support
• Drug and alcohol program oversight
• Health surveillance and ergonomic evaluation
• Data analysis and injury trend reporting
• Training delivery and education facilitation

Key Required Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Physio, or related
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in injury management or H&S
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Your future at Babcock – 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 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 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 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 us visit www.babcock.com.au

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, the successful candidate must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand and capable of obtaining a New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) Security Clearance.

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, MOJ, security check, qualifications and right to work.

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

Job Req #67715