At BAE Systems Australia
- Do interesting work that MATTERS
- ENJOY what you do
- GROW your career
- Be YOU
We work in a thriving sector – one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world’s most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.
Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.
About the OPPORTUNITY
We have an exciting opportunity for a Practitioner PM – Technical Change to join our Maritime Sustainment program delivery team at Osborne Naval Shipyard, SA.
Reporting to the Project Manager – Change, this role will involve working closely with production, engineering and operational teams within the Waterfront Delivery Team to ensure technical changes that arise during production are managed efficiently and effectively in line with the change management process. Including monitoring and following up on actions, resolve blockers and maintain momentum for issues raised through the change process.
This role will also ensure that change sentenced through the waterfront team is planned, managed and processed efficiently and effectively. Including facilitating outcomes and ensure alignment across cross functional teams within tight timeframes.
We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.
Key responsibilities include:
- Facilitate and attend meeting’s to prioritise and review upcoming changes and assess potential impacts to cost and schedule.
- Operate in a highly reactive environment ensuring rapid response to critical issues and coordinating changes in a fashion that supports production continuity.
- Capture the Impact of Change, through analysis and reporting.
- Support the Delivery of an overall standardised and repeatable Project Change Management Framework / Organisation across all stakeholders.
- Provide guidance to stakeholders on the overall Change Management Framework to enable a standardised and consistent application of the change processes.
- Work closely with stakeholders to enable the effective control of change across the Program (including Engineering, Program Management, Finance and Operations).
- Maintain and enhance the Program Change metrics and reporting.
About YOU
- Tertiary qualifications in Project Management (desirable but not essential)
- Experience in a production or manufacturing environment, ideally with a technical background
- Experience in supporting meetings and reporting metrics
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across cross-functional teams
- Ability to work under pressure and manage reactive situations effectively
- Well-developed self-management skills with the ability to work autonomously
- Intermediate MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Predict Software.
- Current NV1 Defence Security Clearance or eligibility to obtain
We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don’t tick all the boxes. If this role interests you, but you don’t meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.
About US
You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.
Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.
As Australia’s largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.
We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.
We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.
Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification. As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.
To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au
Clearances
As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances.
Further information regarding security clearances.
