HF Node Maintenance Technician

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

HF Node Maintenance Technician

• Join our Defence High Frequency Communications System program
• Career Growth opportunity

About the Role

Join Babcock in a dynamic technical position where your expertise will contribute to the maintenance, performance, and continuous improvement of mission-critical systems and facilities. In this role, you’ll be responsible for identifying and investigating technical tasks under guidance, delivering resolutions that meet time, quality, and cost expectations. You’ll apply your knowledge to produce technical documentation and solutions, ensuring all records are securely maintained and integrated into our data management systems. Your input will support engineering decisions and risk assessments, while ensuring compliance with relevant procedures, codes, and standards. You’ll play a key role in maintaining operational readiness of mission systems, conducting fault investigations, and implementing preventative and corrective maintenance. Collaboration across technical teams and the wider Babcock network is essential, as is your contribution to process improvement initiatives that enhance quality and asset utilisation. This position may require occasional interstate travel and includes responsibilities aligned with our high security and health, safety, and environmental standards.

About You

You bring approximately five years of experience in a technical role, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Your communication skills—both written and verbal—are excellent, and you’re confident navigating computer systems and technical documentation. Ideally, you have experience in the defence industry and hold a vocational qualification or certificate in a related discipline. You’re curious, courageous, and committed to delivering outcomes that make a positive impact. You value kindness, collaboration, and continuous improvement, and you take ownership of your contributions to team success. Above all, you prioritise safety, security, and professionalism in every aspect of your work.

To be successful in this position you will bring;

• Australian Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Commonwealth Defence Security clearance as defined by AGSVA guidelines
• It will be desirable to hold technical qualifications or relevant experience within defence industry field
• Must be locally based in Darwin (Humpty Doo) for site based role

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you

• 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 1,500 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.

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.

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