- Enjoy a fulfilling career where your contributions make a real difference.
- Be a key player in Defence operations ensuring the readiness of vital capability.
- 18 month Fixed term contract with the opportunity for extension (up to 24 months)
About The Role
Join Babcock and be part of a mission-critical team that sustains the operational readiness of the Collins Class Submarines. We are seeking a skilled Quality Technician to work at our state-of-the-art facility in Woodville North, ensuring the highest standards of quality across all operational processes.
In this pivotal role, you will manage the quality control of both goods and documentation throughout their lifecycle. From receiving and inspecting goods to ensuring compliance with customer specifications and regulatory requirements, your work will be essential in maintaining seamless operations. You’ll also be responsible for generating and reviewing Material Data Reports (MDRs), raising non-conformance reports (NCRs), and supporting the Return to Vendor (RTV) process.
About you
Your expertise will contribute to the overall quality assurance process by ensuring the accuracy and integrity of quality documentation, performing checks, and taking proactive steps to prevent quality issues before they arise. You’ll also work closely with the Quality Control Team Lead, support internal audits, and drive continuous improvement in operational quality processes.
If you are passionate about upholding quality standards and are looking for an opportunity to contribute to a high-impact Defence project, we would love to hear from you. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a high-profile role that plays a crucial part in the safety and effectiveness of Australia’s Defence capabilities.
To be successful, you will bring:
- Australian Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain Commonwealth Security Clearance
- Quality Systems knowledge and experience within a quality environment.
- General knowledge of relevant Australian and International Standards.
- Metrology experience - Use of measuring equipment and understanding of geometric tolerance.
- Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and specifications.
- Computer literate and skilled in the use of MS Office software (Word, Excel, etc).
- Experience using ERP Systems, preferably IFS.
- Experience in a Trade, or hands on practical engineering experience would be beneficial, but not essential
Your future at Babcock – what we offer you
- Our agile working policies offer more choice and autonomy. For you, this could mean flexible start and finish times, a mix of office and home working, or even condensed working weeks.
- Our work life integration policy offers attractive leave entitlements including (not limited to) wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave, and we are proud to be a Work180 Top 101 endorsed employer.
- Babcock’s supportive and engaging environment, coupled with our capability framework, aims to advance your career with internal development programs, self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave.
- Our beRewarded platform offers endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan.
- As a principles driven organisation, our weRecognise program aims to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in line with our Principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver.
Who we are
Babcock Australasia combines the best talent and in-country expertise while leveraging the rich 130+ year global heritage of Babcock International Group, a FTSE 100 international defence company.
Our team of 1,800+ experienced staff ensure critical services and assets are readily available, affordable, and future proof. From maritime sustainment and secure communications, to lifesaving helicopter missions and managing critical fleets, we ensure our customers are equipped to fulfil their mission.
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 visitwww.babcock.com.au
Job req # 75497
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. Veterans are encouraged to apply.
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.