Superintendent (Metal Fabrication)

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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 Superintendent to join our Hunter Class Frigate program (HCFP) at our state of the art shipbuilding facility in Osborne, SA. The official title for this role is Integrated Work Team Manager - Fabrications (IWT Manager).
As an IWT Manager you will be responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of all Metal Fabrication 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.
- **Key responsibilities include**:

- Provide leadership, and mentorship to the IWT members and indirect leadership of a subset of the Production trade workforce (including sub-contractors) to safely construct the nominated HCF in accordance with program cost, schedule, and quality objectives
- Beresponsible for the de-confliction and delivery of all activities within the allocated area
- Monitor and track KPI's to assess progress, identify risks, provide suggestions for continuous improvements and implement corrective actions as necessary to meet project milestones
- Support the Phase Manager as required with regular reporting on cost or schedule variance, providing progress reports, status updates, and any other documentation required for project governance and reporting purposes
- Monitor & plan resources to ensure there is sufficient to meet the required completion schedule

About YOU
- Bachelor's degree in suitable Engineering or proven equivalent trade discipline or relevant experience
- Proven leadership of multi-functional teams providing de-confliction and delivery solutions in a complex operating environment preferably in structural steel or similar industries
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a complex program environment
- High level MS Office skills, especially in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- A background in shipbuilding or defence sector his highly desirable
- Project Management qualification is desirable

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