- Career development opportunities
- Competitive rewards and benefits
- Flexible working options
About the role
As the Senior Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the successful delivery of the JP9101 Acquisition Program, which underpins the Enhanced Defence High Frequency Communication System (EDHFCS).
Reporting to the Acquisition Program Manager, you will lead the planning, coordination, and execution of critical infrastructure works, including warehousing, logistics, and the establishment of key facilities.
Your focus will be on ensuring scope, cost, schedule, and risk are expertly managed in line with Babcock’s Business Management System (BMS), while maintaining alignment with key project milestones and stakeholder expectations.
With a strong emphasis on governance, reporting, and continuous improvement, you will provide trusted leadership in areas such as Earned Value Management (EVM), risk management, security compliance, and stakeholder communication. Your efforts will directly contribute to Australia’s defence capability and Babcock’s reputation for excellence in program delivery.
About you
You are an experienced project manager with demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills and a strong background in infrastructure projects.
You have sound subcontractor management and negotiation skills and foster positive collaboration with multi-disciplinary stakeholders, whilst maintaining a firm, considered and contractually sound approach.
With a thorough understanding of Quality Control and Assurance, you will actively support governance and assurance reviews, ensuring compliance with established processes.
Your ability to deliver results under high-pressure environments, often involving competing priorities and tight timeframes is essential in this role.
To be successful in this position you will bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction, project management or other relevant field
- Recognised project management qualifications or accreditations (AIPM or similar)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with work colleagues, customers and suppliers
- Thorough understanding of Quality Control and Assurance
- Construction Induction Card (White Card) (will be highly desired)
- Australian Citizenship and a Defence Security Clearance (or the ability to obtain)
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.
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.
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