Maintenance Support Technical Officer

**At BAE Systems Australia**
- Do interesting work that MATTERS
- ENJOY what you do
- GROW your career
- Be YOU

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 a new opportunity for a **Maintenance Support Officer** to join the Destroyer Capability Enhancement (DCE) Program based in Osborne, SA. The DCE program will provide a number of capability upgrades to the existing **Hobart Class - Guided Missile Destroyers** (DDGs).

You will be responsible for coordinating a high volume of work packs. The work packs contain documents that detail maintenance tasks, these tasks need to be captured, distributed, tracked and conducted within BAE and Safety, Health and Environment (SH&E) management guidelines.

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and flexibility with start and finish times.

**Key responsibilities include**:

- Support the generation of the DCE DDG maintenance strategies and plans, including ensuring all maintenance documents are in line with the program and business plans and framework
- Assist with the scope of the DCE DDG Test & Commissioning Maintenance Program, and the integration of this scope into the Destroyer Capability Enhancement Program.
- Support the maintenance schedules and budgets, including the associated risk profiles within the maintenance deferrals and ensure the program is sound.
- Track day to day scope assuring maintenance schedules are met.
- Liaise with external contractors and internal stakeholders to schedule, plan and coordinate activities alongside other work.
- Ensure all job cards are vetted and ready for Test & Commissioning execution, OQE is captured, consolidated and checked for submission.
- Source additional maintenance tooling as it is identified.
- Ensure that the maintenance tooling and processes are fit for purpose, robust and make adjustments as required.
- Ensure that the DCE DDG tasks are safely conducted using processes and procedures that are compliant with WHS legislation and the BAE Systems SHEQ policies.
- Liaise with Test and Commissioning Leads to ensure maintenance tasks are being conducted on schedule and returned with all necessary OQE.

**About YOU**
- Demonstrated experience utilising maintenance management or MRP/ERP management systems with a background in a technical/maintenance environment. Ideally you will have a mechanical background to complement the team skills.
- Relevant trade or tertiary qualifications highly desirable.
- Current and active White Card is highly desirable.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to motivate individuals and teams and foster a ‘One Team’ approach.
- Proven ability to problem solve to deliver objectives. This includes managing interfaces and interdependencies; and developing and executing plans in a timely way.
- A focus on always improving, with the ability to identify dependencies, risks, and opportunities.
- Current Baseline or NV1 clearance highly desirable.
- 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 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