IV&V Manager

IV&V Manager

Babcock Australasia is seeking an experienced Integration, Verification & Validation (IV&V) Manager to spearhead our work on the Enhanced Defence High Frequency Communications System and related programs across Australia and New Zealand.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership: Manage and inspire the IV&V team to achieve program objectives through all phases of the project.
• Execution: Oversee program IV&V activities from planning to delivery, ensuring high standards in documentation and technical drawings.
• Troubleshooting & Testing: Guide the integration, testing, and troubleshooting of hardware, software, and communication systems at multiple sites.
• Process Management: Manage the Trouble Report process, coordinating investigations, dispositions, and tracking burn-down to ensure project progress.
• Continuous Improvement: Champion a culture of safety and environmental awareness, while seeking opportunities to optimize processes.

About You:

• Expertise: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (or higher), with over 10 years in a Defence environment, specializing in systems engineering and communication systems.
• Security Clearance: Ability to obtain an NV-1 security clearance.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in requirements definition, subsystem design, integration, and commissioning, especially within RF, HF, and communications disciplines.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written skills, capable of engaging effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Why Babcock?
At Babcock, we live by our principles: Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Kind, Collaborate, Be Courageous, and Own & Deliver. We foster an inclusive culture where you’ll thrive through Continuous Professional Development and contribute to sustainable engineering practices across global projects.

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.  

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, 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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Job Req #57076