About the role
The Office Administrator is the primary point of contact for the West Coast office, ensuring all front‑of‑house operations run smoothly and professionally. You’ll provide a wide range of administrative, financial, travel, and facilities support to both corporate and site‑based teams, helping to keep daily operations efficient and well‑coordinated.
Your work contributes directly to effective business operations, organisational compliance, and a positive experience for employees and visitors alike. This role is central to maintaining a well‑run office environment and supporting the broader team in delivering high‑quality outcomes.
About you
We are looking for an individual that is a motivated self-starter, with demonstrated ability to manage a variety of responsibilities to keep our offices running smoothly. This position requires strong initiative, proactivity and the ability to deconflict when required.
You will have prior experience in a similar position and possess excellent communication skills both verbal and written. You must also demonstrate strong systems experience and work well as part of a very busy and much relied on, team working on complex maritime projects with best practice outcomes. You will have exceptional interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills to navigate communication across multiple internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
To be successful, you will have the ability to maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
There is so much more to this opportunity, and we are very keen to hear from you!
Your future at Babcock – what we offer you
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, please apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
To learn more about Babcock visit www.babcock.com.au
Job req # 73949
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 Defence Security Clearance for the role, 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.
Babcock Australasia is a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.
Babcock is a FTSE 100 defence company operating in our focus countries of the UK, Australasia, Canada, France and South Africa, with exports to additional markets.
Our Purpose, to create a safe and secure world, together, defines our strategy. We support and enhance our customers’ defence and security capabilities and critical assets through a range of product and service solutions. We meet our customers’ requirements of value for money, increased availability, modernisation and flexibility.
These projects take all different kinds of professionals, from chartered engineers and project managers, to naval architects, data analysts and everything in between. To bring through the next generation of engineering and business experts, we offer apprenticeships and roles for students, graduates and fully-qualified professionals.
There’s never been a better time to join us. Whether you’re looking for a new business management project or engineering role, join Babcock and grow with us.
Babcock is a Disability Confident, Committed Employer
