Practitioner Project Manager | SA-Flinders Street
| Category: | Project management |
| Position Type: | Permanent - Full Time |
| Attachments: | No File Attached |
| Application Close Date: | 26-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
In early 2024, the Australian Government selected BAE Systems and ASC Pty Ltd to build Australia's new fleet of nuclear-powered submarines in a significant development in the AUKUS trilateral security pact between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Practitioner Project Manager to join our AUKUS Program delivery team.
This role will be responsible for assisting the Senior Project Manager – Production Demonstration & Prototyping, to ensure the technical, cost and schedule goals associated with assigned projects are achieved.
Ultimately, this role will provide project management support for the build readiness workstream, enabling Build to execute its milestones. The role may also be responsible for the planning and delivery of straightforward, small projects or a collection of discrete tasks.
We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.
Key responsibilities include:
- Support the Build Integrated Project Team reporting and risk management
- Support in planning and execution of Program reviews; including administration, scheduling, and actions with a specific focus on shipyard mobilisation
- Support to develop and review Program Management artefacts, including WBS dictionaries and Basis of Estimates
- Support the development of presentation packages, coordination of presentations and briefings, and associated administration
- Support, develop and manage schedules, timelines, and agendas
- Data management and analysis, using advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Support to the Lifecycle Management (LCM) processes and supporting LCM reviews.
About YOU
- Tertiary qualifications in Project Management or relevant experience (desirable, but not essential)
- Exposure to and understanding of Project Management fundamentals
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
- 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
- Current NV1 Defence security 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.
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.
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.
