Maintenance Support Officer

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Maintenance Support Officer- ADF GSE 

About the role

As a Maintenance Support Officer supporting our ADF Ground Support Equipment program, you’ll be responsible for carrying out preventative and corrective maintenance on a wide range of fleet assets in line with approved maintenance policies. Working within a skilled team, you will complete work orders and perform condition - based maintenance and repairs on heavy equipment, vehicle and ancillary systems- safely and efficiently- ensuring operational readiness and high equipment availability for our customer. 

Based at RAAF Base Richmond, you will play an essential role in resolving urgent on site breakdowns and responding to operational demands with a focus on quality and compliance. You'll support continuous improvement initiatives across the GSE program and contribute to a high performing maintenance environment. Your ability to work in a structured, safety - conscious manner, while effectively communicating with supervisors and admin staff, will be key to your success in this dynamic and hands on role. 

About you

You are a practical, team focused professional with a passion for maintenance excellence and a strong commitment to safety. Whether your a qualified mechanic, electrical or refrigeration technician, you’ll bring a solid understanding of condition- based maintenance practices. Your thrive in a collaborative environment and take pride in delivering high quality work that keeps equipment moving and missions on tracks. Your ability to respond to challenges calmly and efficiently makes you a reliable presence on base, and your drive to contribute to program improvement ensures your always adding value. 

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you   

• 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   

Job req #63984

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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