Career development opportunities Competitive rewards and benefits Flexible working options

   

 

About the Role

About the role

As the Specialist HF Communications NMSES Delivery Lead, you will play a key role in shaping, delivering, and sustaining secure ICT systems across the Engineering Product Lifecycle.

Drawing on your expertise in systems engineering, you’ll lead complex technical investigations, provide informed decision-making, and ensure high-quality outcomes across system design, integration, and verification.

You’ll be trusted to make critical engineering decisions while driving innovation and continuous improvement within a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

You’ll also act as a senior technical advisor, supporting the ICT & Cyber Security Manager with strategic guidance across system design, deployment, accreditation, and ongoing management.

About you

You are an experienced and highly skilled systems engineer with deep knowledge of ICT systems, particularly in secure, complex defence environments.

You bring a proven track record in leading technical investigations, system design, modelling, and lifecycle management, and you understand the interconnected nature of system elements—ensuring solutions are both robust and sustainable.

You take pride in your ability to make sound, data-informed decisions and can confidently act as a Technical Authority when required.

You are well-versed in the application of industry standards, safety and compliance regulations, and are committed to maintaining best practice in your work.

 

 

To be successful in this position you will bring:

 

Extensive relevant experience in relatable technical/engineering roles. Proven experience in managing applicable engineering function and/or technical delivery. An excellent understanding of applicable engineering toolsets (e.g. PLM or MRP systems, design, simulation and analysis software). A good understanding of Defence system engineering lifecycles and procedures. Demonstrated Electrical and Communication Engineering experience. Demonstrated System Engineering experience. Previous experience in Defence ICT projects including engaging with CoA stakeholders. Experience working within Defence Technical Regulatory Frameworks.

 

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 1,700 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 www.babcock.com.au

   

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.   

   

Babcock Australasia is a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.   

 

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