Hydraulic Technician

About the Role 

Babcock is growing, and we’re looking for a Hydraulic Technician to join our team at Woodville North. This role supports a major Defence program, delivering engineering, maintenance and technical services for the Collins Class Submarine fleet. It’s a chance to work with highly specialised equipment, contribute to nationally significant capability and build your career within a skilled, supportive team.

In this full‑time role, you’ll be hands‑on with the refurbishment of hydraulic components — stripping, surveying, testing and troubleshooting equipment in line with established procedures, while ensuring all documentation is completed accurately. You’ll work closely with the Lead Technician and Workshop Manager to meet program milestones, maintain workshop equipment, support clean‑room operations and contribute to continuous improvement across processes and systems.

You’ll also play a part in training others, identifying better ways of working, supporting special projects and ensuring a safe, high‑performance environment. Some travel may be required as part of broader program needs.

This is an exciting opportunity to apply your technical skills to a unique Defence environment and be part of a team that takes pride in precision, quality and collaboration.

You will bring

• Australian Citizen with a Defence security clearance (or the ability to obtain).
• Trade Certificate (Level 3) in a relevant engineering or trade discipline.
• Mechanical Trade background.
• Extensive experience in the refurbishment of hydraulic and mechanical systems.
• An understanding of quality processes and their application to high integrity defence assets.

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 a 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 ID: 72035