Project Management Graduate

• Accelerate your personal and professional career development!
• Let us help shape you to become a curious Project Manager
• Contributing towards meaningful work

Babcock Australasia is welcoming the next generation of creative thinkers and problem solvers to join our 2027 Graduate Program. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact, we’d love to support your journey.

If you are currently undertaking or near completion of a relevant degree in Project Management or Engineering, with a commitment to ongoing professional development in Project Management, then this is the opportunity for you!!

Our structured Graduate Program offers more than just technical experience. It’s a space where you’ll be encouraged to grow personally and professionally, supported by mentors who genuinely care about your development. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values diverse perspectives and empowers you to bring your whole self to work.

Over 24 months, you’ll take part in hands-on projects, development workshops, and cross-functional rotations that build your confidence, broaden your skills, and help you discover where your strengths shine.

We believe in nurturing talent and creating pathways for long-term success. You’ll build strong networks, work alongside inspiring leaders, and gain exposure to a wide range of disciplines and contracts that will shape your career.

At Babcock, we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported. If you’re ready to start your career with purpose and heart, we’re ready to welcome you.

As a Graduate, you will need to:
 

• Be in your final year of study of a University Degree; or
• Have completed your Degree or Masters within last 2 years;
• Be eligible for a NZ Security Clearance;
• Possess exceptional communication skills;
• Demonstrate initiative and the ability to prioritise workload;
• Be able to commence our program on 1st February 2027.

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.

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you

We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career as well as:

• Provide you with buddy and mentor program – professional and technical;

• 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.  

So, what are you waiting for?

If you’re ready to kick start your career with a global company apply today whose purpose is to create a safe and secure world, together, jump online and submit your application.  Remember to attach your resume plus current transcripts.

Applications close Sunday 26th July 2026.

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.

This position requires working with, or exposure to, US export-controlled technology; compliance with the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) will be assessed.

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.