B
Integration Engineering Team Lead
full-time•Kew, Forestville
About this role
- Career development opportunities
- Competitive rewards and benefits
- Flexible working options
About the role
As the Integration Engineering Team Lead at Babcock, you’ll play a pivotal role in leading a high-performing team to deliver critical engineering artefacts across a range of complex defence projects.
You will provide day-to-day team leadership and strategic oversight to ensure integration activities are delivered to schedule, quality, and cost expectations.
With a focus on both team development and technical delivery, you will guide your team through all phases of the engineering lifecycle, supporting the growth of individuals while ensuring adherence to engineering best practice.
You will be accountable for leading the integration engineering work for the Enhanced Defence High Frequency Communications System and associated projects.
About you
You are an experienced systems or integration engineer with a passion for both technical excellence and people leadership.
With a strong foundation in engineering principles, you are confident making multi-domain technical decisions, leading investigations, and producing accurate documentation in high-assurance environments.
Your sound judgement, combined with your experience in product safety, risk assessment, and compliance with statutory regulations, ensures engineering integrity is upheld across every phase of delivery.
You understand the value of succession planning, mentoring, and continuous professional development, and are proactive in fostering capability within your team.
To be successful in this position you will bring:
- Extensive relevant experience in relatable technical/engineering roles.
- An understanding of applicable engineering toolsets (e.g. PLM or MRP systems, design, simulation and analysis software).
- Significant Systems Engineering experience within defence industry.
- Previous experience in Set-To-Work, Integration and Test activities.
- Knowledge High Frequency communication or similar systems.
- Excellent technical problem-solving abilities.
- Familiarity of ILS, RAM, Safety and E3 processes and requirements.
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.
Req #66380
What you'll do
- Lead a high-performing team to deliver critical engineering artefacts across complex defence projects. Provide day-to-day team leadership and strategic oversight to ensure integration activities meet schedule, quality, and cost expectations.
About Babcock
Babcock is a FTSE 100 defence company operating in our focus countries of the UK, Australasia, Canada, France and South Africa, with exports to additional markets.
Our Purpose, to create a safe and secure world, together, defines our strategy. We support and enhance our customers’ defence and security capabilities and critical assets through a range of product and service solutions. We meet our customers’ requirements of value for money, increased availability, modernisation and flexibility.
These projects take all different kinds of professionals, from chartered engineers and project managers, to naval architects, data analysts and everything in between. To bring through the next generation of engineering and business experts, we offer apprenticeships and roles for students, graduates and fully-qualified professionals.
There’s never been a better time to join us. Whether you’re looking for a new business management project or engineering role, join Babcock and grow with us.
Babcock is a Disability Confident, Committed Employer
Ready to join Babcock?
Take the next step in your career journey
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Integration Engineering Team Lead do at Babcock?
As a Integration Engineering Team Lead at Babcock, you will: lead a high-performing team to deliver critical engineering artefacts across complex defence projects. Provide day-to-day team leadership and strategic oversight to ensure integration activities meet schedule, quality, and cost expectations..
Is the Integration Engineering Team Lead position at Babcock remote?
The Integration Engineering Team Lead position at Babcock is based in Kew, Victoria, Australia and Forestville, South Australia, Australia. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
How do I apply for the Integration Engineering Team Lead position at Babcock?
You can apply for the Integration Engineering Team Lead position at Babcockdirectly through Clera. Click the "Apply Now" button above to start your application. Clera's AI-powered platform will help match your profile with this opportunity and guide you through the application process.