Area Coordinator

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 an exciting opportunity for an Area Coordinator to join our Hunter Class Frigate Program based at Osborne, SA.

As an Area Coordinator, you will be accountable to support the Area Manager, to safely coordinate and deliver key phases of work across the Forward Ship Area of the vessel. The role requires coordination and leadership of cross-functional teams ensuring that safety, quality, cost and schedule for Ship construction meets program goals and deliverables

Key responsibilities include:

• This role is accountable for supporting the Area Manager in delivering projects and engineering outputs, in accordance with the developed plan
• The Area Coordinator is required to organise activities and tasks for specific projects, ensuring production activities are executed safely and efficiently
• Coordination and de-confliction of production activities in accordance with the Ship Plan of Day (SPOD)
• Facilitation of production issue resolution, to ensure that hold-ups to schedule are minimised
• Support with Control Account and Contract Master Schedule reporting obligations, including monitoring progress and maintaining the schedule
• Establish strong relationships and work collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure best for program outcomes

About YOU

• Demonstrated experience in an engineering, production and / or defence environment
• Proven background with managing various trade related groups and / or contractors
• Ability to balance conflicting priorities to deliver against customer and business requirements
• Experience with stakeholder management
• Understanding of Earned Value Management
• Ability to adapt written and verbal communication skills to suit a variety of difference audiences
• Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain,
• Eligibility to be cleared for International Traffic In Arms (ITAR) regulations

We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don't tick all the boxes.  If this role interests you, but you don't meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

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

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 welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.

Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification. As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.

To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit:

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.