Operations Subcontractor Lead

3 weeks ago


Osborne, Australia BAE Systems Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Operations Subcontractor Lead to join our team at BAE Systems Australia. As a key member of our Maritime Sustainment business, you will be responsible for the establishment, mobilisation, and management of Operations Subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop statement of work documentation to ensure contracts are established in a manner that can be effectively managed in the production environment.
  • Prepare product or service work scope descriptions for Make v Buy assessments and collaborate with Supply Chain.
  • Develop Operations Subcontractor Statements of Work for all Buy conclusions, ensuring clear scope demarcation and alignment with the overall production build strategy.
  • Manage the day-to-day execution of contracts, ensuring success in WHS&E, schedule, cost, and quality to contract and program charter.
  • Support the development and lead the management of all Operations Subcontractor request registers and tracking IT tools.
  • Manage Operations Subcontractor mobilisation to ensure production readiness and integration within the Shipyard.
  • Manage the Operations Subcontractor workforce during the production phase, ensuring seamless integration and coordination with the overall production workforce.
About You
  • Tertiary qualification in a relevant field or equivalent.
  • Experience in subcontractor management and coordination.
  • Strong record of planning, scheduling, statement of work, evaluation of tender documentation, contract negotiations, compliance management, and supplier relationships.
  • Demonstrated experience in leadership of multi-functional teams in a complex operating environment.
  • Experience in working within a production environment.
  • The ability to communicate effectively across multiple levels of the business.
  • Knowledge of Shipbuilding processes and marine terminology (desirable).
  • Demonstrated experience in Earned Value Management on complex programs.
  • Flexible, practical-minded, and driven to improve current processes and solve problems.
  • Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain.
  • Eligibility to be cleared for International Traffic in Arms (ITAR) regulations.
About Us

We believe in hiring for potential and know that some candidates may 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.

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 responding 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



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