Legislation, Regulation & Standards Officer | SA-Adelaide CBD
| Category: | Engineering |
| Position Type: | Permanent - Full Time |
| Attachments: | No File Attached |
| Application Close Date: | 22-May-2025 |
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 are seeking an experienced Legislation, Regulation & Standards Officer to join our team and contribute to the Hunter Class Frigate Project (HCFP). This role involves ensuring that our technical solutions are developed in a legally compliant, integrated, and technically sound manner.
You will be instrumental in supporting the Chief Engineer's office through various governance activities, including system reviews, compliance reporting, compiling database and supplier data surveillance.
This position can be based out of our Adelaide or Melbourne office with flexible work arrangements such at working a 9-day fortnight and hybrid work environment on offer.
Key responsibilities include:
- Support the application of governance over the Engineering Authority Delegation process and toolsets.
- Help to compile and administer the Legislation, Regulation & Standards (LR&S) database.
- Assist the LR&S Lead in developing and maintaining the HCFP LR&S Compliance Report.
- Assist to maintain the HCFP LR&S Baseline and provide monthly compliance reports to the Chief Engineer.
- Conduct relevant Supplier CDRL reviews as directed by the HCF LR&S Lead.
- Provide support and advice on all matters related to the HCFP Technical Governance scope.
- Undertake additional tasks as required by the HCF LR&S Lead.
About You:
- A degree in engineering, technology, law or related experience
- Understanding of technical governance principles, including system reviews, compliance, and standards gained in a defence or legal environment
- Minimum 2 years experience in the defence industry with a working knowledge of defence requirements
- Exposure and good understanding of IBM DOORS application
- Strong analytical abilities to review and interpret technical data and compliance reports
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong attention to detail
- Proactive approach to identifying issues and implementing solutions
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to drive process improvements and enhancements
- Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain
- Eligibility for International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) compliance (if required)
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.
