Senior Engineering Technician (Supplier Assurance)

• Be part of something BIG!
• Career opportunity within Defence Industries
• Permanent Full time position

About the role

The Senior Engineering Technician (Supplier Assurance) applies well‑developed technical discipline knowledge to support the Strategic Procurement function through the technical assurance of supplier sustainment services. In this role, you will plan, assess, and verify supplier performance to ensure services meet required standards, contractual obligations, and engineering expectations.

You will also continue to build broader discipline capability, developing your technical expertise, leadership skills, and experience while contributing to the continuous improvement of supplier assurance processes and outcomes. Your work strengthens the integrity of our supply base and supports effective, reliable sustainment delivery across the organisation.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct single‑domain technical investigations and analysis to generate data that supports problem assessment, resolution, and the design of improvements.
• Plan, deliver, and monitor your own tasks, ensuring all requirements are met to the agreed time, quality, and cost standards.
• Apply your technical knowledge to produce high‑quality documentation and solutions in support of assigned tasks, in line with the applicable Delegation of Authority.
• Support the creation and maintenance of accurate technical documentation, ensuring records are securely stored within the appropriate data‑management systems to enable effective through‑life knowledge capture.

About you

You will bring your tertiary qualification in a related technical discipline with solid understanding  of applicable engineering toolsets.  You’ll be eligible for membership of a relevant professional body with a zest for continuous learning.

To be successful you will have:

• Australian Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance
• Current AU Drivers Licence
• Construction White Card

This role is based at Henderson, WA.

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.

Job req # 73249

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 Defence Security Clearance for the role, 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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