Technical Officer

Location:
Abbotsford, VIC, AU, 3067 Adelaide, SA, AU, 5000

Onsite or Hybrid: Hybrid

Engineering Technician

• Join Babcock's technical team supporting the front line ADF capabilities
• Career development opportunities
• Hybrid work environment

About the Role

As an Engineering Technician within Babcock Australia's Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Asset Management Services (AMS), you'll play a vital role in supporting the engineering and maintenance activities of the Australian Defence Force (ADF). Embedded in a high-performing Technical Services Team, you'll contribute to the technical integrity and operational readiness of GSE assets and associated Repairable Items.

Your work will span a wide range of responsibilities—from analysing engineering change requests and defect reports to developing preventive maintenance regimes and managing technical publications. You'll liaise with key stakeholders including Operating Units, Joint Logistics Command, and Commonwealth contractors, ensuring that maintenance plans, schedules, and authorised parts are accurately reflected across systems and documentation.

This role also includes participation in the on-call Service Desk rotation, where you'll respond to technical enquiries and support corrective maintenance activities. You'll be instrumental in maintaining configuration baselines, approving spare parts, and auditing external maintenance providers to ensure compliance and quality. Your contributions will directly enhance the performance of the GSE Asset Management System and support the delivery of sustainable, innovative solutions across the organisation.

About You

You bring a strong foundation in engineering and technical services, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to quality. Your ability to analyse, document, and communicate technical information enables you to make informed decisions and contribute meaningfully to team discussions and reviews. You're comfortable working independently and collaboratively, managing your own tasks while supporting broader team objectives.

You understand the importance of maintaining accurate technical records and applying relevant procedures, codes, and standards. Your experience with maintenance planning, configuration management, and technical documentation ensures that GSE assets remain safe, reliable, and mission-ready. You're also motivated by continuous improvement and seek opportunities to enhance processes and systems for long-term benefit.

At Babcock, we value your technical expertise, your problem-solving mindset, and your dedication to supporting Australia's defence capability. If you're ready to take on a role that combines engineering rigour with national purpose, we'd love to hear from you.

To be successful in this position, you will bring;

• The ability to obtain and maintain a Commonwealth Defence Security Clearance as defined by AGSVA guidelines
• Significant exposure to a relevant technical engineering function
• Exposure to Electronic Supply Chain Manual
• Practical understanding of AAP system and ERP
• Hold a technical qualification in related engineering discipline

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 #66994

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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