Site Delivery Manager - Remote Site Operations Manager | SA-DSTG

Job description

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 a great opportunity for a Site Delivery Manager – Remote Site Operations Management to join the JORN (Jindalee Operational Radar Network) Sustainment team. This role will be based in Adelaide at DSTG site in Edinburgh. You will be reporting to the Sustainment Operations Manager.

Please note, this role will require a minimum of 2 work trips per year to each of the 3 remote operational sites, approximately 6 weeks total.

This role will see you managing a remote (and Fly-In Fly-Out (FIFO)) team to support the maintenance of the radar sites spread across the country. Your critical leadership, strategic thinking and safety commitment for your team, site and operation will be important for success in this role.

Ideally, you will have experience in a defence maintenance role, alternatively, experience working across maintenance in a leadership role where remote sites are present.

This role will see you:

• Overall management of Radar sites to ensure the execution of remote site maintenance, Radar upgrades, project deliverables, and operations across all remote sites with day-to-day operational demands, ensuring that the delivery of all Remote Site Services are compliant with BAE Systems Australia Quality, Safety, Environmental and Technical requirements
• Oversee a Team of approximately 70 staff through 5 direct reports
• Monitoring and reporting on the performance of site operations to the Operations Manager, including KPIs, project performance reporting (MPU), and continuous improvement initiatives
• Establish and maintain a high performing safety culture across the Remote Sites
• Supporting the Operations Manager to ensure effective delivery and maintenance to the JORN capability
• Acting as the primary interface for site operations, engaging with internal and external stakeholders to communicate operational status as requested, progress on projects or integrations, and ensuring stakeholder expectations are met or exceeded
• The role will closely interface with the Facilities Contract Manager to ensure Facilities Maintenance through the IFM contractor is carried out to the required schedule, minimising impacts to site operations and staff

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

About YOU

• Certificate IV or diploma in Front Line Management, Project Management, or equivalent is mandatory for the role
• Extensive experience in operations management, preferably within a technical or engineering environment, with a proven track record of successful site and team management
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a diverse team, ensuring high levels of performance and team cohesion
• Strong knowledge of maintenance management systems, quality standards, and compliance requirements relevant to site operations
• Excellent communication skills to work with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Ability to adapt to changing operational demands and prioritise tasks to meet project deadlines and operational goals
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to provide strategic direction for the team and business unit
• A current NV1 Clearance or eligibility to obtain

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.

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: www.baesystemscareers.com.au

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.