Defence HF Node Technician — Mission-Critical Maintenance

Nuclearinst; Newbridge; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Wellbeing leave

Volunteer leave

Paid parental leave

Defence reservist leave

LinkedIn Learning access

Study leave

Defence wellbeing program (Munch, Mind

Job summary

Babcock Australasia is seeking a HF Node Maintenance Technician for site-based work in Darwin. You will maintain mission-critical Defence high frequency systems, investigate technical tasks, and deliver resolutions within time, quality, and cost constraints.

Strong documentation and data-management skills are required. The role emphasizes safety, security, and collaboration across technical teams, with professional development opportunities and potential interstate travel as part of program

Qualifications

• Approximately five years of experience in a technical role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Experience in defence industry preferred.
• Hold vocational qualification or certificate in a related discipline.
• Australian Citizenship with ability to obtain Commonwealth Defence Security clearance.
• Based in Darwin (Humpty Doo) for site-based role.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance, performance and continuous improvement of mission-critical systems and facilities.
• Identify and investigate technical tasks, deliver timely resolutions.
• Produce technical documentation and ensure secure records in data management systems.
• Support engineering decisions, risk assessments and compliance with procedures.
• Conduct fault investigations and implement preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Collaborate with technical teams and the wider Babcock network.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Safety conscious

Education

Vocational qualification or certificate

Job description

Babcock Australasia is seeking a HF Node Maintenance Technician for site-based work in Darwin. You will maintain mission-critical Defence high frequency systems, investigate technical tasks, and deliver resolutions within time, quality, and cost constraints.

Strong documentation and data-management skills are required. The role emphasizes safety, security, and collaboration across technical teams, with professional development opportunities and potential interstate travel as part of program