Project Manager

• Lead the successful delivery of complex project work scopes
• Drive cross-functional collaboration 
• Career development opportunities 

About the role

Working within the Hunter Class Systems program the Project Manager will be responsible for managing the day-to-day delivery of allocated work scopes, driving successful delivery while building strong relationships with customers, stakeholders, and project teams.

This is a hands on leadership role where you'll be responsible for ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You'll be the central point of coordination, bringing together cross-functional teams, managing competing priorities, and maintaining clear visibility of project objectives and outcomes.

About you

You are a driven and outcomes focused project professional who thrives in a complex and milestone driven environment. You have a proven ability to lead diverse teams, navigate competing priorities, and deliver results. You’ll be experienced within the production phase of a project, with experience navigating challenges that arise in this phase of a project.  

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Demonstrated experience in a similar Project Manager role, delivering complex projects in a dynamic and multidisciplinary environment.
• A strong technical background, with experience supporting or delivering projects across a range of products, services, and lifecycle phases, from planning and design through to production, delivery, and sustainment.
• Working knowledge of a range of project delivery and contracting methodologies, with the ability to apply them effectively to achieve project outcomes.
• Strong cross-functional understanding of project lifecycle requirements and the interdependencies between supporting functions including engineering, production, procurement, quality, commercial, and logistics.
• Well-developed stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organisation.
• Previous experience within the Defence industry and/or working in an ASDEFCON environment (desirable)
• Exposure to complex maritime, shipbuilding, manufacturing, engineering, or defence capability programs (desirable)
• Australian Citizenship with a Defence Security Clearance (either hold, or be eligible to obtain a clearance)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management or Diploma in Project Management
• AIPM Project Management Certification - Certified Practicing Project Manager (CPPM) or PMI - Project Management Professional (PMP)

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 1,800 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.  

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you      

• We provide an agile work environment where you’re able to work onsite and remotely, and to set you up for this we provide a laptop and working from home kit if required, in addition we offer compressed hours which can provide you even more flexibility; 
• 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. 

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

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.

This position requires working with, or exposure to, US and AU export-controlled technology; compliance with the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the AU Defence Trade Controls Act 2012 will be assessed.

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.

Req #76786