Liaison Engineering Manager

Perform purposeful work of national significance
- Bring your Engineering Management skills to Australia's most complex Frigate shipbuilding endeavour
- Enjoy flexible work practices, engaging work and an inclusive culture where we strive to make every individual feel valued

At BAE Systems we are recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance to our customers and with this we are known for developing some of the most impressive careers.
We currently have a unique opportunity as a Liaison Engineering Manager within our Hunter Class Frigate Program based in South Australia at the Osborne Naval Shipyard.

**What this opportunity will mean for you**:

- Performing purposeful work where your efforts are recognized in an environment enabling you to thrive
- World class career opportunities, as our biggest project is YOU Your success is our success
- Accessibility to flexible working arrangements that will provide you with balance and a lifestyle that fosters wellbeing
- Access to our competitive employee benefits program that are designed to better support you: Employee Benefits
- Being part of a workplace culture that is safe, inclusive and takes pride in their company values

**Your new role**:
BAE Systems Maritime Australia (formerly known as ASC Shipbuilding), has been contracted to deliver nine of the world's most advanced anti-submarine warfare frigates to the Royal Australian Navy. The Hunter Class Frigate Program will create and sustain more than 5,000 jobs across BAE Systems and the wider Australian Defence supply chain over the life of the program.
The Liaison Engineering Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining the Hunter Class Liaison Engineering capability. The liaison engineering capability provides elbow support to the Operations part of the programme for all spatial integration and production output related queries. They act as the main interface point between Operations and Detailed Design for all tactical issues arising during the build phase of the programme.

**In terms of specific responsibilities, you will**:

- Degree level qualifications in an Engineering discipline and engineering experience enabling eligibility for admission to the Institution of Engineers, Australia, as a Chartered Professional
- Demonstrated experience in a similar role, preferably within Maritime or allied industry including experience in a supervisory / management position in a technical domain
- Demonstrated experience in team supervision / management within a project
- Demonstrated good communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with employees and customers at all levels across stakeholders'
- Ability to manage and influence internal and/or external stakeholders in a way which generates business benefit whilst maintaining key relationships
- The ability to balance priorities to deliver against customer (internal and external) and business requirements, with appropriate stakeholder management

About you

**As an ideal applicant for this opportunity, you'll have**:

- Degree level qualifications in an Engineering discipline and engineering experience enabling eligibility for admission to the Institution of Engineers, Australia, as a Chartered Professional
- Demonstrated experience in a similar role, preferably within Maritime or allied industry including experience in a supervisory / management position in a technical domain
- Demonstrated experience in team supervision / management within a project
- Demonstrated good communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with employees and customers at all levels across stakeholders'
- Ability to manage and influence internal and/or external stakeholders in a way which generates business benefit whilst maintaining key relationships
- The ability to balance priorities to deliver against customer (internal and external) and business requirements, with appropriate stakeholder management

We believe in hiring for potential so if this role resonates with you, but you don't meet all the required criteria, we would still love to hear from you

Clearances
As Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearance.
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.

**Applications should be addressed to**: Ammar Bakos, Talent Acquisition Specialist

**Our culture**:
You will be joining a culture that truly cares about your wellbeing. Diversity and inclusion is at the top of our agenda. We are striving to create an inclusive culture where the voices and talents of every individual are valued and everyone has a sense of belonging.
We are also proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180
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