Technical Team Lead

**Technical Team Lead**:

- Location: Abbotsford, VIC, AU, 3067 Adelaide, SA, AU, 5000
- Onsite or Hybrid: Hybrid
- Full Time role with agile working arrangements.
- Collaborate across teams and Defence partners.
- Build capability in a future-focused organisation.

**About the Role**

Babcock is seeking a talented and driven Technical Team Lead - Introduction into Service (IIS) to join our Australian Defence Force Ground Support Equipment (ADF GSE) program. This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-performing team within one of Babcock’s most critical Defence contracts, focused on the strategic asset management of ground support equipment on behalf of the ADF.

In this role, you’ll provide both technical leadership and hands-on expertise, guiding your team through complex engineering/technical challenges while ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality technical outputs. You’ll be responsible for planning and overseeing production of IIS articles, producing and reviewing documentation, and ensuring compliance with safety, regulatory, and Defence standards throughout the lifecycle of the program, for the effective service release of new acquisitions.

Beyond technical delivery, you’ll play a key role in mentoring and developing your team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. You’ll collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and Defence partners, contributing to sustainable engineering solutions that support operational capability and national security.

This is more than just a leadership role—it’s a chance to influence outcomes that matter and grow within a company committed to making a difference.

**To be successful, you will bring**:

- Australian Citizenship with a Defence security clearance (or the ability to obtain one).
- A technical vocational qualification/certificate in related discipline.
- Relevant experience in relatable technical/engineering roles.
- An**understanding of Integrated Logistics Support processes.
- Previous experience in a similar role preferably in Defence industry.

**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.- 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._
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- Babcock Australasia is a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant_

Job Requisition ID - 67535

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