Hydraulic Technician

Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA.; City of Charles Sturt; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop & home kit

Flexible hours

Annual leave

Job summary

Babcock Australasia in Woodville North, SA, is seeking a Hydraulic Technician to refurbish, test and maintain high-integrity hydraulic and mechanical systems for defence capability. In a specialised workshop, you’ll strip, survey, clean, troubleshoot and test equipment to established standards.

You’ll support the Lead Technician and Workshop Manager, manage clean room activities, and contribute to continuous improvement, with training and mentoring opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualified tradesperson with strong mechanical background refurbishing hydraulic and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and diagnose faults.
• Licences and Defence Security Clearance eligibility (NV1).
• Experience in quality-driven or Defence-related environments.
• Further training in hydraulics is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Refurbish, test and maintain hydraulic and mechanical equipment.
• Strip, survey, clean, troubleshoot and test components.
• Read drawings and ensure accurate documentation.
• Support Lead Technician and Workshop Manager; contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Hydraulic systems

Mechanical background

Reading drawings

Problem solving

MS Office (Word, Excel)

IFS

Education

Trade qualification (mechanical/hydraulics)

Tools

IFS

Job description

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Location: Woodville North, SA, AU, 5012

Onsite or Hybrid: OnSite

• Put your hydraulic skills to work on Defence capability, supporting the reliability and performance of critical equipment.
• Be part of a high-performing technical team where quality, precision and safety are at the heart of everything we do.
• Enjoy hands-on, varied work, from fault finding and refurbishment through to testing and continuous improvement initiatives.

About the Role

As a Hydraulic Technician at Babcock, you will play a key role in the refurbishment, testing and maintenance of critical hydraulic and mechanical equipment that supports high-integrity Defence capability.

Working within a specialised workshop environment, you will undertake stripping, surveying, cleaning, troubleshooting and testing activities while ensuring all work is completed in accordance with established procedures, quality standards and customer requirements.

You will support the Lead Technician and Workshop Manager in achieving operational targets, maintaining workshop equipment, managing clean room activities and completing accurate documentation.

The role also provides opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, assist with training and mentoring, and participate in special projects that enhance workshop performance and customer outcomes.

About You

You are a qualified tradesperson with a strong mechanical background and extensive experience refurbishing hydraulic and mechanical systems.

You can confidently read and interpret technical drawings, diagnose faults and apply sound problem‑solving skills to deliver high‑quality outcomes.

Additional training or certifications in hydraulics will be highly regarded, along with experience working within quality-driven or Defence-related environments.

To be successful, you will hold the relevant licences and either possess, or be eligible to obtain, an Australian Defence Security Clearance (NV1).

To be successful in this position you will bring:

• Mechanical trade background
• Further training and/or certificates in hydraulics is desirable
• An understanding of quality processes and their application to high integrity defence assets
• Extensive experience in the refurbishment of hydraulic and mechanical systems
• Ability to read and interpret detailed drawings
• Experience with Microsoft Office software particularly Word, Excel and IFS

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 muchmore, 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 Australasia combines the best talent and in‑country expertise while leveraging the rich 130+ year global heritage of Babcock International Group, a FTSE 100 international defence company.

Our team of 1,800+ experienced staff ensure critical services and assets are readily available, affordable, and future proof. From maritime sustainment and secure communications, to lifesaving helicopter missions and managing critical fleets, we ensure our customers are equipped to fulfil their mission.

So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together

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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