Principal Engineering Technician

Principal Engineering Technician 

• Lead the planning and execution of complex Mission and Support System maintenance tasks that directly enhance operational readiness and system reliability.

• Drive technical excellence across Integrated Logistics Support activities, including maintenance optimisation, life cycle cost analysis, and technical investigations.

• Act as a key technical authority, shaping engineering solutions and mentoring teams while influencing outcomes across Defence maintenance programs.

About the role

Babcock is seeking a highly experienced Principal Engineering Technician (Supportability) to lead and manage corrective and preventive maintenance tasks across Mission and Support Systems. This role is pivotal in delivering technical leadership and supportability engineering expertise within our Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) and engineering programs. You will be responsible for planning and executing maintenance activities, conducting complex technical investigations, and producing high-quality documentation to support through-life capability. Your input will shape maintenance optimisation, life cycle cost analysis, and technical publications, while ensuring compliance with safety, regulatory, and engineering standards. You'll collaborate closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, acting as a technical authority when required, and contributing to business development and continuous improvement initiatives. This is a leadership role that also involves mentoring junior staff and promoting a strong organisational culture aligned with Babcock's principles. 

About you

You bring at least eight years of experience in maintenance delivery, ideally within the Defence sector, and have spent a minimum of two years managing maintenance programs. Your technical expertise spans ILS, engineering frameworks, and maintenance toolsets, and you're confident in leading investigations, developing documentation, and optimising maintenance processes. You're a skilled communicator and stakeholder manager, capable of influencing outcomes and fostering collaboration across teams. You hold a technical vocational qualification and are either certified or working towards certification with a relevant technical body. Your leadership style reflects Babcock's values—curious, courageous, collaborative, and outcome-focused—and you're committed to continuous professional development and knowledge sharing. You understand the importance of safety, trade compliance, and sustainability, and you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and mission-critical environment.

To be successful in this position you will bring;

• Australian Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Commonwealth Defence Security Clearance as defined by AGSVA guidelines.
•  Hold a technical vocational qualification (diploma or associate degree

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.   

To learn more about us visit    

Job req #69355

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.   

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