Assistant Project Manager

Babcock; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual wellbeing leave

Wellbeing program

LinkedIn Learning access

Discount programs via beRewarded

Two wellbeing days per year

Job summary

Babcock is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the Collins Sustainment Program in our Woodville North facility near Melbourne. You will work with the Project Manager to deliver on safety, scope, schedule, budget, risk and quality requirements.

You will help plan, monitor and control work packages, develop financial and schedule estimates, coordinate reporting and engage with stakeholders across the program. This role offers Defence‑oriented development and long‑term growth.

Qualifications

• Defence security clearance or ability to obtain.
• AIPM CPPP certification is required.
• Project management qualification or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of project competencies.
• Trade or mechanical background is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support day‑to‑day delivery of projects within Collins Sustainment Program.
• Plan, monitor and control work packages; develop financial and schedule estimates.
• Coordinate reporting and engage with stakeholders across the program.
• Help shape project scope and requirements; support client meetings.
• Maintain project documentation; contribute to risk, forecasting and change control.

Skills

Defence clearance

AIPM CPPP

Project management

Stakeholder management

Trade background

Job description

• Work on a nationally significant submarine sustainment program
• Based at our state‑of‑the‑art facility in Woodville North
• Step into a role with clear development and progression

About the Role

Babcock is looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join one of our flagship Defence programs, supporting the sustainment of the Collins Class Submarine fleet. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant capability while working in our brand‑new, purpose‑built facility in Woodville North.

In this role, you’ll support the day-to-day delivery of projects within the Collins Sustainment Program, working closely with the Project Manager to ensure safety, scope, schedule, budget, risk and quality requirements are met. You’ll be involved in planning, monitoring and controlling work packages, developing accurate financial and schedule estimates, coordinating reporting, and engaging with key stakeholders across the program.

You’ll also help shape project scope and requirements, support client meetings, maintain project documentation, and contribute to risk management, forecasting and change control processes. This role offers the chance to build strong project management capability within a complex Defence environment, with guidance and support as you grow your expertise.

If you’re looking to develop your project management career on a program that truly matters, this is a fantastic opportunity to step into a role with purpose, challenge and long-term growth.

To be successful, you will bring:

• Australian Citizenship with a Defence Security Clearance (or the ability to obtain).
• AIPM Project Management Certification - Certified Practicing Project Practitioner (CPPP).
• Project Management Qualification.
• Working knowledge of Project competencies.
• Trade or Mechanical background highly desirable or similar discipline

What we offer you

• Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;
• We offer flexible working arrangements where possible to help employees find the right balance between work and home life;
• 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 you can access two days annually from your personal leave as wellbeing days;
• You’ll be able to participate in our we Recognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day.

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 1,600 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 Land Business.

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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 Defence Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.

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.

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.

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