Engineering Team Lead - Electrical

• Enjoy a fulfilling career where your contributions make a real difference.
• Be a key player in Defence operations ensuring the readiness of vital capability.  
• Based at our brand-new state-of -the-art facility whilst also enjoying genuine flexibility.

About the Role
 

Babcock is seeking an experienced and dynamic Engineering Team Lead – Electrical to play a key role in a crucial Defence program. This exciting opportunity is based at our cutting-edge facility in Woodville North, where you’ll have the chance to lead and empower a talented team of engineers, contributing to their growth and success.
 

As the Hunter Engineering Team Lead, you will work closely with the Program Engineering Manager (PEM) and fellow team leads to provide effective leadership and guidance. You will be responsible for overseeing the engineering activities and artefacts, ensuring they are delivered successfully through the application of engineering processes, resources, and tools. You will also be tasked with nurturing and developing your team, enhancing capability within the Hunter program and the broader engineering division.
 

Your role will include leading technical investigations, making decisions based on sound engineering judgment, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions within time and cost constraints. You will drive the production of technical documentation, maintain secure records, and present technical information to internal and external stakeholders. Your expertise will also be essential in managing product safety, conducting technical risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations throughout the engineering lifecycle.
 

In this leadership role, you will have the opportunity to make multi-domain engineering decisions and drive process improvements that enhance quality and efficiency. You will be a key player in building sustainable, innovative solutions and supporting the growth of your team, while fostering a collaborative, high-performing engineering environment.
 

If you are ready to lead and make a lasting impact in the Defence sector, we want to hear from you. Join Babcock and help shape the future of engineering excellence.
 

To be successful, you will bring:

• Australian Citizenship and a Defence Security Clearance (or the ability to obtain).
• Hold an accredited (under the Washington Accord) Bachelors degree in Engineering.
• Relevant experience in relatable technical/engineering roles.
• Previous team management experience.
• Strong understanding of the design lifecycle and system integration.
• Experience with managing supplier and sub-contractor specification (desired).
• A good understanding applicable engineering toolsets (e.g. PLM or MRP systems, design, simulation and analysis software).

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 offer flexible working arrangements where possible to help employees find the right balance between work and home life;
• 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.
   

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 Babcock 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.
 

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

Job Req ID: 60895