Overview
Lead Mechanical Fitter — OnSite
Location: Woodville North, SA, AU, 5012
Role: Lead Mechanical Fitter within the Marine team, delivering specialised technical services in support of submarine maintenance and workshop operations, including the refurbishment and servicing of hydraulic and mechanical systems.
Responsibilities
* Contribute to ADF capability
* Lead technicians to meet team, company, programme and customer objectives
* Diagnose, repair and refurbish complex hydraulic and mechanical systems
* Interpret detailed drawings and manage workshop operations
About the role
Are you an experienced mechanical fitter with a passion for leadership and precision? Babcock are looking for a Lead Mechanical Fitter to join our dynamic Marine team, delivering specialised technical services in support of submarine maintenance and workshop operations, including the refurbishment and servicing of hydraulic and mechanical systems. Based at our brand new and purpose-built facility in Woodville North, this role offers the opportunity to work on high-integrity defence assets while leading and guiding technicians to meet team, company, programme and customer objectives.
About you
You are a qualified mechanical tradesperson with hands-on experience in hydraulic and mechanical systems, particularly in high-integrity environments. You take pride in your ability to diagnose, repair and refurbish complex equipment and are skilled in troubleshooting and diagnosing faults in complex systems. You bring strong leadership skills, a commitment to safety, and the ability to mentor others while delivering technical excellence. You're confident interpreting detailed drawings, managing workshop operations, and using systems like IFS to meet daily objectives. With a proactive mindset and a focus on continuous improvement, you\'re ready to take ownership and contribute to mission-critical defence work.
To be successful in this position, you will bring:
* Mechanical trade certification or equivalent experience
* Training and / or certification in hydraulics
* Previous experience leading teams
* Valid Australian Class C driver's licence
* 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; a laptop and working-from-home kit are provided if required, with compressed hours for additional flexibility
* Our work-life integration policy includes annual leave, wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave and more
* Supportive environment with capability framework and access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning, plus study leave
* Access to beRewarded discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan
* Wellbeing support via online program (Munch, Mind, Move, Money), employee assistance program and wellbeing leave
* Participation in the weRecognise program to acknowledge outstanding work in line with our principles
Who we are
Babcock International Group is a trusted provider of bespoke engineering services for defence, aviation, and engineering sectors. Our team across Australia and New Zealand includes over 1,700 people, with operations in defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, EMS, and engineering consultancy.
Programs include:
* Emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services
* Design and support of submarine and surface ship systems
* Fleet-wide through-life support and asset management for Navy customers
* Critical asset management for various sectors
If you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the "Apply Now" button below.
Note: 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 by AGSVA guidelines. Pre-employment checks may include reference checks, police checks, security checks, qualifications and right to work. Babcock Australasia is a Circle Back Initiative Employer and commits to respond to every applicant.
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