Requirements and Acceptance Lead

**At BAE Systems Australia**
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- ENJOY what you do
- GROW your career
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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 opportunity for a Requirements & Acceptance Lead to join our Hunter Class Frigate Program based at Osborne SA, reporting to the Verification & Acceptance Manager

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia such as working a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.

You will be responsible for conducting Mission System (ship) Verification & Acceptance activities safely, and assist in the ongoing development of, and adherence to, the Verification & Acceptance schedules and budgets.

Key responsibilities include:

- Mature ship requirements by developing changes and resolving issues
- Manage contract requirements documents
- Manage supporting documents (templates, reviews, minutes, presentations, agendas)
- Manage the customer working groups
- Manage process updates and revisions
- Managing delivery of stakeholder inputs to the requirements program
- Manage Vessel Acceptance outcomes, including tools and processes
- Contribute to managing the subcontract requirements documentation suite
- Contribute to managing sub-contractor document reviews
- Work with external stakeholders such as the customer, regulatory authorities and sub-contractors to develop the Hunter Class frigate requirements program as required
- Support the Engineering community in their understanding of the requirements program
- Prepare and distribute metrics on the requirements program as required

**About YOU**
- Defence Industry Experience
- Experience in implementing Systems Engineering practices and methods
- Problem resolution skills
- High attention to detail
- Good time management skills including tracking commitments
- Leadership experience
- Bachelors of Engineering
- Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain
- Naval Shipbuilding Sustainment Identity Card (NSSIC) or eligibility to obtain
- 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.