Continuous Improvement Practitioner

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
Reporting to the Business Improvement Manager, the Continuous Improvement Practitioner conducts, manages, and facilitates Continuous Improvement (CI) activities across the Hunter Program. This position drives essential continuous improvement initiatives by focusing on business efficiencies, challenging current processes, and harnessing new technologies.
Collaborating with key stakeholders, this role supports improvements that extend across business and functional boundaries. Additionally, it involves assisting the workforce in CI tools, methodologies, and advocating their use, fostering workplace adoption and utilisation.
We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.
**Key responsibilities include**:

- Work with the business to identify and support Continuous Improvement opportunities, process improvements and implementation solutions.
- Engage with stakeholders to oversee and monitor formal Hunter Program Continuous Improvement (CI) projects from initiation to implementation.
- Use layout and process flow principles to optimise new and existing business processes
- Utilise Continuous Improvement (CI) tools, techniques, and activities to identify and support improvement opportunities
- Manage a Continuous Improvement (CI) register and related reporting metrics
- Review and implement Continuous Improvement (CI) actions by collaborating with action owners and facilitating inquiries as needed
- Promote and influence a culture of improvement, innovation and change within the Enterprise
- Champion the adoption and utilisation of CI tools and techniques
- Review and audit for process conformance

About YOU
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field (desirable, but not essential)
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification (advantageous)
- Previous experience in using either or both the Waterfall and Agile Project Methodology
- Previous exposure to the Manufacturing Industry, particularly within shipbuilding is desirable but not essential
- Ability to partner with and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to obtain the necessary deliverables
- Capability to identify and solve complex problems, think critically and innovate
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
- Current NV1 Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain

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.
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.