Project Trainee

Perform purposeful work of national significance
- Perfect opportunity to join the Defence industry
- Enjoy interesting work, variety, development and flexibility within a strong team culture

At BAE Systems we are recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance to our customers and with this we are known for developing some of the most impressive careers.
We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Project Trainee within our Maritime Australia based in Osborne.

What this opportunity will mean for you?
- Performing purposeful work where your efforts are recognized in an environment enabling you to thrive
- World class career opportunities, as our biggest project is YOU Your success is our success
- Accessibility to flexible working arrangements that will provide you with balance and a lifestyle that fosters wellbeing
- Access to our competitive employee benefits program that are designed to better support you: Employee Benefits
- Being part of a workplace culture that is safe, inclusive and takes pride in their company values

**Your new role**:
As the Project Trainee you will be responsible for Project Support and Administration. This position lies within the Program Delivery team of Maritime Australia for the Hunter Class Frigate Program.
Great opportunity for you to forge a career in Project Management with a clear development framework put in place to ensure your success

**In more specific terms you will**:

- Assist with support of the daily, weekly and monthly tasks and working collaboratively
- Assist with coordination of meetings including preparation of agendas, taking minutes, recording actions and distribution of meeting documentation
- Coordination of on-boarding of new starters, including security, site inductions, ensuring hardware and software products ordered for new starters.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of a programme wide overview presentation and on-boarding pack, work instructions, and checklists.
- Support development of packs, meeting setup, and attendees for workshops and planning days.
- Provide support across Programme Delivery Office, including Integration, Planning and Project Control, Risk & Opportunity, Programme Performances
- Liaise and engage with both internal and external stakeholders
- Support Internal project reviews
- Undertake Project support administration tasks

About you

**As an ideal applicant for this opportunity, you'll have**:

- Team orientation with a high level of communication skills
- Ability to manage conflicting priorities with superb communication & stakeholder management skills
- Use and adapt written and verbal communication skills to suit a variety of different audiences
- High attention to detail and willingness to learn
- Organisational and problem-solving skills
- Computer literacy with knowledge of Excel, Oracle (or other ERP/MRP) software
- Ability to liaise effectively with management, engineers and technical personnel

We believe in hiring for potential so if this role resonates with you, but you don't meet all the required criteria, we would still love to hear from you

**Clearances**:
As Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearance.

**Our culture**:
You will be joining a culture that truly cares about your wellbeing. Diversity and inclusion is at the top of our agenda. We are striving to create an inclusive culture where the voices and talents of every individual are valued and everyone has a sense of belonging.
We are also proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180
If you would like to know more information about how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and initiatives via this link.

We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.