About the Role

As a Hydraulic Technician at Babcock, you will play a key role in the refurbishment, testing and maintenance of critical hydraulic and mechanical equipment that supports high-integrity Defence capability.

Working within a specialised workshop environment, you will undertake stripping, surveying, cleaning, troubleshooting and testing activities while ensuring all work is completed in accordance with established procedures, quality standards and customer requirements.

You will support the Lead Technician and Workshop Manager in achieving operational targets, maintaining workshop equipment, managing clean room activities and completing accurate documentation.

The role also provides opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, assist with training and mentoring, and participate in special projects that enhance workshop performance and customer outcomes.

About You

You are a qualified tradesperson with a strong mechanical background and extensive experience refurbishing hydraulic and mechanical systems.

You can confidently read and interpret technical drawings, diagnose faults and apply sound problem-solving skills to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Additional training or certifications in hydraulics will be highly regarded, along with experience working within quality-driven or Defence-related environments.

To be successful, you will hold the relevant licences and either possess, or be eligible to obtain, an Australian Defence Security Clearance (NV1).

Qualifications and Requirements

- Mechanical trade background




- Further training and/or certificates in hydraulics is desirable
- Understanding of quality processes and their application to high integrity defence assets
- Extensive experience in the refurbishment of hydraulic and mechanical systems
- Ability to read and interpret detailed drawings
- Current ‘C’ Class drivers licence
- Experience with Microsoft Office software particularly Word, Excel and IFS

What We Offer You

- We provide an agile work environment where you can work onsite and remotely; rewards include a laptop and working from home kit if required, and compressed hours for added flexibility.
- Our work life integration policy includes annual leave, wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave, and more.
- Supporting growth opportunities through a capability framework, self‑led learning modules via LinkedIn Learning, and study leave.
- Access to beRewarded discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel, and more, plus novated leasing options and a corporate shares plan.
- Wellbeing support through the online program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, employee assistance program, and wellbeing leave.
- Participation in the weRecognise programme which recognises outstanding work and embodies our principles: Be kind,



Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous, Own & Deliver.

Who We Are

Babcock International Group is an aerospace and defence company that delivers bespoke, highly skilled engineering services. Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock employs over 1,700 people and is growing. We operate across defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services, and engineering consultancy.

Programs our team is proud of include:

- 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.
- Fleet‑wide life support and asset management services for Navy customers.
- Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Mission & Support Systems business.

Equal Opportunity

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 the required level of Commonwealth Personnel Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.

Application Process

Please note, if your application progresses you may be required to complete pre‑employment checks, including reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications verification, and right to work.

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

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📌 Hydraulic Technician (Sturt)
🏢 Babcock Australia & New Zealand
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