Engineering Team Lead

• Work with cutting-edge defence technology
• Career development opportunities
• Flexible working options

About the role

Are you passionate about contributing to large-scale defence projects? Babcock Australasia is seeking an Engineering Team Lead - Network and Systems to support the delivery of our largest-ever contract, designed to equip the Australian Defence Force with cutting-edge capabilities.

In this role you will have the chance to lead and empower a talented team of engineers contributing to their growth and development.

Working closely with the Recurring Services Engineering Manager, you will provide effective leadership and guidance to the team and be responsible for overseeing the timely delivery of engineering artefacts, ensuring they are delivered successfully through the application of engineering processes, resources and tools.

Your role will include leading technical investigations, making decisions based on sound engineering judgement, 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.

To be successful in this position you will bring:

• An accredited (under the Washington Accord) bachelors degree in engineering or hold the recognised engineering qualifications to be eligible to obtain Professional Engineer category membership through a recognised body
• Strong computer skills
• Prior leadership experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A satisfactory awareness of techniques and technologies that may interface with DHFCS in the qualified area of Engineering

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team to achieve desired results

• Australian Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Commonwealth Defence Security Clearance, as defined by AGSVA guidelines

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.

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.

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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.

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