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Babcock Early Careers

About the Early Careers Programme

Babcock’s Early Careers Programme 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, apprentice, trainee or an intern, you’ll gain a range of experiences, building the knowledge and skills to complement your studies and help you succeed in your chosen profession.

Early Careers participants gain access to additional perks including paid leave to attend exams and participate in further studies, as well as reimbursements for course materials, external studies and membership fees for relevant professional bodies. Participants will also be provided with a role-specific toolkit and have the opportunity to represent Babcock as a STEM Ambassador. Conditions apply.

We look forward to working with you to fulfil our Purpose of creating a safe and secure world, together.

Graduates

Completing a degree takes determination to ‘own & deliver’ and Babcock can provide a comprehensive programme for graduates looking to put their studies to work.

This pathway offers graduates recently-qualified in industry-recognised qualifications, such as engineering and project management, a two-year programme which focuses on developing your technical and leadership capability to set you up for a successful career at Babcock.

To provide a fully-rounded experience, the programme includes personal development modules, networking opportunities and peer group activities.

Babcock’s Graduate Programme is run full time over two years, commencing in February each year. Our 2024 intake is now full however we’d love to keep in touch for future opportunities so please submit an Expression of Interest using the link above.


Areas of study:
  • Engineering – Mechanical, Electronics, Electrical, Systems, Software, Civil & Structural and Naval Architecture
  • Project Management – Project Management, Business, Commerce, Economics and Construction
  • Operational Excellence – Business Management, Business Administration, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Procurement, Supply Chain and Logistics
  • Health Safety & Environment – Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Engineering

The programme provides a collaborative and engaging work environment that bridges the gap between formal education and the workplace.

Opportunity Locations:
  • Adelaide, South Australia
  • Sydney, New South Wales
  • Melbourne, Victoria
  • Perth, Western Australia
  • Auckland, New Zealand

Apprentices / Trainees

Developing skills through hands-on experience combined with external training is a great way to ‘think: outcomes’ and Babcock can guide apprentices and trainees on their journey.

This pathway is for people who want to achieve professional qualifications in technical and business fields through academic and work-based learning.

Aligned with industry standards, apprentices and trainees at Babcock will learn throughout their programme, with potential to work on new and emerging technologies.


Interns

Students in their penultimate year of an industry-recognised qualification are often keen to get into their chosen field before they even graduate, and Babcock is just as keen to help them ‘be courageous’ with that ambition.

This pathway is for students who have not yet completed their studies but are looking to gain real-life experience prior to their final year. Internships are between 10 and 15 weeks to align with the academic calendar and qualification requirements.

From here, there is the possibility for part time work in their final year, with support on their studies and projects. Before students are ready for the two-year Graduate Programme when they’ve achieved their qualification.

Babcock’s Internship Programme runs from November until February each year and is a 12-week paid opportunity. Our November 2023 to February 2024 intake is now full however we’d love to keep in touch for future opportunities so please submit an Expression of Interest using the link above.

Areas of study:
  • Engineering – Mechanical, Electronics, Electrical, Systems and Manufacturing
  • Project Management – Project Management, Business, Commerce, Economics and Construction
  • Operational Excellence – Business Management, Business Administration, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Procurement, Supply Chain and Logistics
  • Health Safety & Environment – Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Engineering

This can be a springboard into the Graduate Programme for the November 2025 intake (note: this is not guaranteed and will be based on performance).

Locations
  • Adelaide, South Australia
  • Melbourne, Victoria
  • Sydney, New South Wales
  • Perth, Western Australia
  • Auckland, New Zealand

Disciplines

Expect to work on every kind of project across our organisation – from design to construction, in-service support and maintenance and capability enhancement projects. Whatever the task at hand, risks need to be identified and managed, stakeholder requirements satisfied, and the whole assignment planned and delivered on time and to budget. Along the way, you’ll develop strong relationships with a range of colleagues in areas such as: engineering, commercial, financial and procurement functions. That’s because watching our finances is as important as watching the clock when delivering a project. With that professional network behind you, you’ll have everything you need to tackle anything that comes your way.

As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you’ll need to look at the big picture and understand how the software interacts with the system and its interfaces. You could be working on a huge variety of different projects. You could focus on something as small as an audio console for a communications project. Or you could work on something as large as a handling system on a world-class ship. Whatever you work on, you may be closely involved in the design, specification, implantation and testing of software and associated systems.

The activities in this area are many and varied. You might be helping us design a variety of cutting-edge floating vessels and structures, or investigating the finer points of resistance, propulsion and access. What’s certain is that you’ll work with – and learn from – some of the most respected naval architects in the world. You’ll learn how to analyse and design various aspects of floating vessels and structures (including hull form, arrangement, stability, structures, resistance, propulsion and access). In the process, you’ll make a real contribution to projects too. Previous graduates here have worked on everything from naval ships and submarines to small boats and offshore platforms. They have helped us develop unmanned surface vessel support solutions and even been involved in next generation submarine pre-concept engineering.

You could work in anything from mechanical design right through to manufacture, installation and decommissioning. Equally, you could work on analysis and problem-solving for existing equipment or systems. What’s not in doubt is that there will be plenty of onsite work, such as implementing designs, finding solutions to installation issues, and liaising with designers and office-based engineers. You’ll also get involved in project management too, engaging with stakeholders, planning delivery and ensuring projects run to budget and programme.

Your placements could take you to any part of our business. You might be managing elements of huge bids, supporting commercial contracts – including legal aspects – managing governance and compliance activities, or spotting new opportunities as part of an ambitious business development team across our Aviation, Nuclear and Marine sectors. And, once you have a handle on what we’re about and how we do things, you’ll specialise in an area that suits your strengths and ambitions.

Working in a discipline of such fundamental importance means that you could work on anything. You could be on the team designing submarines, refitting warships, or working to enhance high frequency communications for our defence forces. The possibilities are endless. Day-to-day, you could find yourself working on electrical power distribution or electrical control and instrumentation, involving both analogue and digital systems. Our graduates get involved in everything from concept design and AutoCAD layouts to testing, installation, commissioning and handover to clients. You may even find yourself managing projects and leading your own team.