Upgrade Ship Liaison

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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 an Upgrade Ship Liaison to join our Maritime Sustainment Business based in Osborne, Adelaide, South Australia.
This role is primarily responsible for Leadership and guidance during Production Period of the DCE (Destroyer Capability Enhancement) Program as part of the Waterfront Production Support team.
The Waterfront Production Support team will be the prime liaison point for issues captured in Production via Problem Resolution Reports (PIRs), including triage, response and close-out of these reports. It will be expected that this role will have communication with the DCE Waterfront Support Manager, Production Manager as well as the DDGSPO AMSDO in execution of this role's duties.
We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and flexible work arrangements.

**Key responsibilities include (however not limited to)**:

- Lead and motivate the production teams, liaise with and facilitate teams requests for work
- Attend production and planning meetings, provide guidance and leadership to deliver the project objectives
- Review and process Problem Identification Reports (PIRs) and Scope Change Requests (SCR) to facilitate changes to the Main Work List
- Provide direction to, motivate and ensure the performance of the DCE Team on a daily basis.
- Manage Urgent Defect (URDEF) tasking with the respective DCE participants

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

- Demonstrated experience in Project Management in Defence OR Maritime will be highly desirable but not essential
- Experience co-ordinating cross-functional teams
- Understanding of agile methodologies and mindset
- Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to effectively engage with a diverse range of stakeholders and customers.
- Thorough understanding of project management methodology (EVM) and systems, with strong negotiation and influencing abilities.
- Strong problem solving skills, with the ability to work under pressure and manage multi task simultaneously
- An existing Australian Defence Security Clearance or the ability to meet

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