Associate Project Manager | NSW-Garden Island
| Category: | Project management |
| Position Type: | Permanent - Full Time |
| Attachments: | No File Attached |
| Application Close Date: | 01-Apr-2026 |
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 an exciting opportunity for an Associate Project Manager based at Garden Island, NSW.
Reporting to the DCE Planning Lead, you will support the development of Maintenance Planning policies, plans or processes required to support the DCE program of work.
We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as remote working, working a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.
Key responsibilities include:
- Support and provide input to Performance Reviews, specific to the delivery of Maintenance and services
- Action, report on and achieve successful closure of all Maintenance Planning administrative actions and ensure technical reporting/recording processes have been followed
- Support the development and maintenance of a Maintenance Management System, in accordance with the approved plan to provide reports on availability and servicing details
- Provide maintenance of job records and progress reporting, raising and closing task in AMPS, maintain AMPS Work Package with support from Planning Lead
- Support the team in the development and acquittal of Annual Work Package (AWP) and Five-Year Work Package (FYWP) for the platform undergoing or following Programs of Work
- Manage and support the collection and reporting of OQE back to Support Estimation & Pricing (E&P) services required to support delivery of each DCE Program of Work
- Work in conjunction with DDG SPO and DCE Program stakeholders to identify Continuous Improvement (CI) opportunities, develop process improvements and implementation of solutions
- Support coordination of work instruction and OQE transfer vie DRR:
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- Support the PI team to effectively complete MWL tasks;
- Provide OQE to CLCM of any certified items (PV, Hoses, Gauges, Pressure Switches etc.);
- Coordination w/ CoA to confirm support requirements for CCW;
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About YOU
- Experience in a Production, Scheduling/ Production Planning type role, preferably in the heavy engineering industries or equivalent tertiary qualifications or production trade experience, ideally with a technical background is desirable
- Intermediate MS Office skills, especially in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, with confidence preparing packs, minutes, action logs and reports.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to governance, process and follow-through.
- Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain (NV1)
- 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.
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.