{"id":7444,"date":"2024-02-22T14:52:38","date_gmt":"2024-02-22T03:52:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aidn.org.au\/?p=7444"},"modified":"2024-02-22T14:52:38","modified_gmt":"2024-02-22T03:52:38","slug":"a-record-69-graduates-begin-at-babcock-australasia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aidn.sparkweb.cloud\/a-record-69-graduates-begin-at-babcock-australasia\/","title":{"rendered":"A record 69 graduates begin at Babcock Australasia"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div><p><strong>MEDIA RELEASE<\/strong><\/p><p>Babcock Australasia has welcomed a record 69 graduates this year as the company continues to expand in the region and support young people to enter the nation\u2019s critical Defence industry.<\/p><p>Commencing this month, the new cohort will have the opportunity to work on Babcock contracts including supporting Collins Class submarines, High Frequency Communications and sustainment of the Royal Australian Navy\u2019s fleet.<\/p><p>The 69 graduates, based in Adelaide (34), Perth (11), Sydney (3), Melbourne (1) and New Zealand (20), will gain first-hand experience across several areas including engineering, project management, environment, procurement and supply chain.<\/p><p>Babcock Australasia Executive Director People &amp; Safety Sue Whitford said: \u201cBabcock is proud to support our young people entering the nation\u2019s Defence industry.<\/p><p>\u201cThis year\u2019s record graduate cohort reiterates Babcock is a growing Defence company in the region and we remain committed to supporting the next generation gain opportunities in industry.<\/p><p>\u201cBabcock\u2019s Graduate Program supports our best and brightest young people develop technical and leadership skills while allowing them to gain fantastic career opportunities through personal development and networking opportunities.<\/p><p>\u201cI encourage anyone considering a career in Defence to get in touch \u2013 the sky is the limit with fantastic job opportunities at Babcock Australasia. In turn, you\u2019ll be supporting us with our mission of creating a safe and secure world, together.\u201d<\/p><p>Project Management Graduate Jasmine Parkin-Eadie, 24, started at Babcock in February.<\/p><p>\u201cI was attracted to working at Babcock because the company has multiple departments and projects, so I knew the work would be interesting and ever-changing,\u201d she said.<\/p><p>\u201cBabcock\u2019s great culture, values and flexibility highlighted to me that the company really cares about their employees and gives me confidence that a job here can be a long-term career.\u201d<\/p><p>Graduate Mechanical Engineer Samuel Rowe, 23, said he was attracted to work at Babcock due to the company\u2019s focus on early careers.<\/p><p>\u201cBabcock showed a genuine interest in my career goals and interests. With a large array of ongoing projects, the door is always open for growth and learning opportunities,\u201d he said.<\/p><p>Babcock\u2019s Graduate Program forms part of the company\u2019s Early Careers offering, which includes annual opportunities for apprentices, trainees and interns.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MEDIA RELEASE Babcock Australasia has welcomed a record 69 graduates this year as the company continues to expand in the region and support young people to enter the nation\u2019s critical Defence industry. 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