Early Careers

Expressions of Interest for our 2027/2028 Early Careers Program!!

Babcock’s Early Careers Program has a range of pathways that can help you launch your career, gain first-hand experience, and develop the knowledge and skills that could open up a world of opportunities. Whether you choose to join us as a graduate in 2028 or an intern for summer of 2027, you’ll gain a range of experiences, building the knowledge and skills to complement your studies and help you succeed in your chosen profession. 

With the opportunity to work across various disciplines and contracts, you will expand your network and build your skills and be an integral part in growing Babcock’s capability within Defence and creating a pipeline of talent to power the future growth of our business. 

We offer Graduate and Internship opportunities across our Australasia region, in the relevant disciplines: 

• Engineering
• Project Management
• Procurement & Supply Chain
• Environmental & Sustainability

In order to be considered for our program, you will need to: 

• Be eligible for NZ Defence Security Clearance; 

• Graduate Program - be in your final year of study of a University Degree; or have completed your Degree or Masters by 2027;

• Internship Program - be in your penultimate year of relevant studies.

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you

We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career as well as:

• Provide you with buddy and mentor program – professional and technical;
• Our agile working policies offer more choice and autonomy. For you, this could mean flexible start and finish times, a mix of office and home working, or even condensed working weeks. 
• Our work life integration policy offers attractive leave entitlements including (not limited to) wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave, and we are proud to be a Work180 endorsed employer.
• Babcock’s supportive and engaging environment, coupled with our capability framework, aims to advance your career with internal development programs, self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave.
• Our beRewarded platform offers endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan.

So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together, please submit an application via the ‘Apply Now’ button below. 

Note – this is not classified as a formal application. We will keep you notified for when we do go LIVE next year in 2027.

To learn more about us visit www.babcock.com.au

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, the successful candidate must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand and capable of obtaining a New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) Security Clearance.

This position requires working with, or exposure to, US export-controlled technology; compliance with the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) 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, MOJ, security check, qualifications and right to work.

Babcock Australasia is a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.