High Risk Lead

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 have an exciting new opportunity for a High Risk Lead to join our Maritime Sustainment Program based at Adelaide, South Australia reporting to the High Risk Manager.
We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight.
You will be responsible for High Risk activities as Platform Installer on Destroyer Capability Enhancement (DCE) vessels. This role includes a high degree of integration with the DCE Operations team and is responsible for the day to day management of isolations and permits for DCE activities.
**Key responsibilities include**:

- Lead and drive operational performance to meet Isolation and permitting requirements, whilst maintaining safety and processes.
- Partner with the Ship Delivery teams to ensure all permits and isolations are issued in line with delivery team requirements.
- Responsible to maintain Suitably Qualified Experienced Personnel (SQEP) to manage permits and isolations during MATCON control to ensure safe delivery of agreed outcomes.
- Responsible for instilling an aligned and integrated safety-first culture across the DCE project, ensuring processes are best practice and appropriate to our working environment/s
- Demonstrate proactive leadership to ensure strong performance and accountability of personnel under their management remit is achieved.
- Drive a customer centric “one team” culture, improving employee engagement, collaboration, and teamwork, especially where it relates to the High-Risk Team.

About YOU
- Demonstrated leadership experience is considered desirable
- A background in electrical r mechanical trades is considered advantageous
- Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain baseline clearance
- Eligibility to be cleared for International Traffic In Arms (ITAR) regulations

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.