Operations Manager

**At BAE Systems Australia **

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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 currently have a rewarding opportunity to work with us as an **Operations Manager - Subcontracts Lead** within our Hunter Frigates Program based at Osborne. Reporting to the Project Manager - Production Subcontracts, you will be responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of all activities within the allocated scope of the Hunter Class Frigate (HCF) project at Osborne Naval Shipyard. The incumbent will ensure strict adherence to safety, quality, cost, and schedule governance to achieve program goals and deliverables.

This role is open to a 9-day fortnight and based out of our Osborne Shipyard site.

**Key responsibilities will include**:

- 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**

**You'll have**:

- Previous experience managing HVAC installation in a heavy engineering and/or defence environment (desirable)
- 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
- Ability to use and adapt written and verbal communication skills to suit a variety of difference audiences is critical to this role
- Exposure to balancing conflicting priorities to deliver against business requirements, with appropriate stakeholder management
- Computer literacy, with intermediate knowledge of MS Suite. Familiarity with tools like SharePoint and Oracle is desirable

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**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.

BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families. We support our veteran community through our internal veteran network (VetNet Australia) and strong charitable partnerships, internal offerings including reserve service leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program and other exclusive offerings available through our strategic partners.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.

**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.

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.