Babcock Australia & New Zealand

Meet Vidurshi: Embracing Engineering at Babcock In our recent interview with Vidurshi Fonseka, she shared her passion and journey as a woman in engineering. For Vidurshi, being a woman in engineering is about proving her capabilities and showcasing that women are just as competent as anyone else in the field. Joining Babcock in February 2024 as a Graduate Mechanical Engineer in the Counter Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE) team, Vidurshi has had a seamless transition from university to her professional career. She has already achieved a lot, including working with Defence, developing her technical knowledge, and traveling to immerse herself in diverse engineering work. When asked about her inspiration, Vidurshi gives a shout-out to her cohort of girls from her mechanical engineering degree. Their mutual support and success in the industry, despite societal challenges, continue to inspire her. 👉 Read Vidurshi’s full story here > https://lnkd.in/eYZsrHMQ #WomenInEngineering #STEM #Innovation #Inspiration

Build. Support. Train. Babcock International Group Chief Executive - Land, Tom Newman meets with Defence Connect at Land Forces 2024 to discuss Babcock's capability and position across the Land Sector, internationally. Take a listen ⬇️⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eiwCg3tx

#TEASER The construction of our new facility in Woodville North, South Australia has now reached practical completion! Construction officially launched in August 2023 and has been delivered on time thanks to South Australia’s leading developer Commercial & General and Tandem Building Group. This new purpose-built building will underpin our delivery of support to land and naval defence programs including in-service sustainment for the Collins Class submarine fleet, delivery of C-CBRNE asset management and solutions, and design and support of the Air Weapons Handling System for the Hunter Class Frigates. The increased size of the new facility will enable Babcock to grow the number of ongoing highly skilled jobs from 65 to more than 100 compared with our current Osborne premises which we’ll be vacating soon. In line with Babcock’s Plan Zero 40 roadmap, the facility has been designed to be operationally net zero from the outset through rainwater harvesting, large scale roof top solar, electric plant and equipment and the use of electric fleet vehicles.

Today we wish the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) a very Happy Birthday. Founded on October 1, 1941, under King George VI's reign, the RNZN is now celebrating its 83rd year. Te waka eke noa

👩🔧 #Spotlight on Women in Engineering: Olivia's Journey In an interview with Olivia Kinghorn, Design Team Lead Engineer at Babcock, she shared her inspiring journey and perspective as a woman in engineering. Coming from a family of engineers, Olivia is proud to continue that legacy. For her, being a woman in engineering means challenging stereotypes and upholding a positive image for future generations. At Babcock, Olivia feels supported and respected as a whole person, not just an employee. She values the opportunities for personal and professional growth, as well as community initiatives like the MEST Wahine Collective, which celebrates diversity. Encouraging more women to pursue STEM careers, Olivia emphasizes the power of tenacity and self-belief. She urges women to be the representation they wish to see and to celebrate their achievements confidently. 👉 Read the full interview with Olivia > https://lnkd.in/edZ2zX8d #WomenInEngineering #STEM #Innovation #Inspiration

The Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition 2024 was another huge success. Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Babcock stand – customers, partners, suppliers and job seekers – it was wonderful engaging with you all. #LandForces2024

Babcock International Group held the inaugural Ignite Babcock Awards designed to reflect our core Purpose and emphasise the principles that drive our success and define who we are as a business. With over 150 nominations across Babcock internationally, we are proud to have been presented with two awards across Australia and New Zealand. ⭐Thomas Fraider, a fabricator in New Zealand was awarded for his courageous leadership in safety. Thomas has fostered openness and mentored others to make a lasting impact on our safety culture. ⭐ The Australian Marine - West team was awarded for their collaborative efforts in sourcing a specialised sit-to-stand wheelchair for a colleague with a T9 paraplegia, enabling him to work more efficiently and improve his wellbeing. Join us in celebrating these tremendous achievements and all other award recipients and nominees ⬇️⬇️

Are you fascinated by #history? We are excited to be taking part in the Auckland Heritage Festival with a photographic exhibition showcasing the 136 years of service of the Calliope Dry Dock. Sitting on the Waitematā harbour in Auckland, the dock continues to provide support for the Royal New Zealand Navy as well as commercial and private vessels. Throughout its time, the dock has also hosted swimming competitions, yacht races and glamorous parties. The exhibition runs from this Saturday, September 28 until October 13 and is free to all. Come take a look and let us take you through the ages!

This week is Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori | Māori Language week, a celebration held in the third week of September each year. Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, is a government-sponsored initiative designed to inspire and encourage all New Zealanders to speak te reo | the Māori language proudly. Along with sign language and English, te reo Māori is one of the three official languages of New Zealand.

Students from Mountains Christian College were treated to a site visit at Garden Island Defence Precinct facilitated by Babcock’s Project Manager Christopher Lewis to learn about the #DefenceIndustry and the potential #STEM career pathways available to them. Naturally, the students were thrilled to see some of the naval assets up close but also to learn more about the role defence industry plays in supporting the Royal Australian Navy. After providing the students some yo-yo’s as a memento, we also managed to get a lesson in how to master “Walking the Dog” and “Round the World”. We’re grateful for the CSIRO facilitating the tour and raising awareness about careers in the defence industry.