Babcock Australia & New Zealand

• Enjoy a diverse role with room to own initiatives, drive change and showcase leadership.
• Shape and embed a proactive, people-first safety culture across complex and rewarding projects.
• Lead HSE strategy across high-profile national programs with purpose and influence.

About the Role

Do you have an analytical mindset and thrive on solving complex challenges with sharp critical thinking? If so, this could be your opportunity to lead from the front in a high-impact role supporting some of Babcock’s most strategic Defence programs.

As HSE Manager for Babcock’s Mission & Support Systems Business Unit, you’ll play a central role in shaping our approach to health, safety, and environmental excellence across a dynamic and diverse program portfolio. Working closely with the M&SS Managing Director, Program Managers and the Head of HSEQ, you’ll design and drive robust HSE strategies that not only meet legislation and contractual requirements but also elevate our performance culture.

With the support of experienced HSE Advisors and collaboration with central teams, you’ll influence how we manage risk, deliver training, drive audits and inspections, and engage personnel at every level to embed a genuine safety-first mindset. This is your chance to take ownership, bring fresh thinking, and lead initiatives that matter in a business with purpose.

If you're ready to make a meaningful difference in Defence, lead complex portfolios with purpose, and bring your HSE expertise to a collaborative, forward-thinking team—then apply now.

To be successful, you will bring:

• Australian Citizen with a Defence security clearance (or the ability to obtain one).
• Extensive experience as a senior safety advisor or safety manager within construction industry, mining, oil and gas, Defence, or highly regulated industry.
• Sound knowledge of AS/NZS ISO 45001:2018, WHS legislation and standards.
• Experience in the development of comprehensive HSE plans and safe working procedures.
• Experience leading audits and investigations.

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;
• 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 you can access two days annually from your personal leave as wellbeing days;
• 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.

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.

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 Babcock 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 Baseline 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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Job Requisition ID - 65543