Leadership Opportunity in Defence Project Management

2 weeks ago

Osborne, Australia BAE Systems Full time

At BAE Systems Australia, we are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead the delivery of our Hunter Class Frigate project based at Osborne Naval Shipyard.

About the Opportunity

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as an Operations Manager – Subcontracts Lead. This role will involve overseeing the successful delivery of all activities within the allocated scope of the Hunter Class Frigate project, ensuring strict adherence to safety, quality, cost, and schedule governance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Providing leadership and mentorship to the integrated work team members
  • Responsible for the deconfliction and delivery of all activities within the allocated Area
  • Responsible for day to day management of team including activities in the workshop and/or on board ship
  • Monitoring and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions as necessary to meet project milestones
  • Liaise with the Subcontract HVAC Manager to ensure trade performance is monitored and maintained in line with contract scope deliverable and milestones are achieved
  • Proactively addressing project issues and challenges
  • Monitoring resources to ensure there is sufficient to meet the required completion schedule
  • Supporting continuous improvement and sharing of lessons learnt across the business to contribute to Ship on Ship learning
  • Provide support when needed across other IWT portfolios e.g. Insulation/Habitation/Blast & Paint

About You

We are looking for an individual with previous experience managing HVAC installation in a heavy engineering and/or defence environment. You will have well-developed self-management skills and demonstrated ability to work under own initiative to deliver outputs safely, to schedule, quality, and cost. Experience in leadership of multi-functional teams in a complex operating environment is essential. Ability to use and adapt written and verbal communication skills to suit a variety of difference audiences is critical to this role.

Salary and Benefits

The estimated annual salary for this role is $120,000 - $180,000, depending on experience and location. BAE Systems offers a range of benefits including competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for career development.

About Us

We are a global defence company with a strong presence in Australia. We are committed to delivering innovative solutions to our customers and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We welcome applications 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.

Clearances

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.

International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. Please visit this webpage for more information.

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