Risk & Issues Lead | SA-Osborne Naval Shipyard
| Category: | Project management |
| Position Type: | Permanent - Full Time |
| Attachments: | No File Attached |
| Application Close Date: | 12-Nov-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 have an exciting opportunity for a Risk & Issues Lead to join our Maritime Sustainment delivery team based at the Osborne Naval Shipyard, SA.
Reporting to the Risk & Issues Manager, the Risk & Issues Lead will provide support to the program risk and opportunity (R&O) management process.
This position provides support in:
- Assisting the Program Risk Manager to deliver overall Program Risk & Opportunity objectives
- Delivery of accurate and timely R&O reporting requirements
- Responsible for the currency of information in the R&O toolset
- Overseeing R&O toolset access and training
- Leading Opportunity exploitation
- Ownership of the risk drawdown and MR process
- Ad hoc PM & Issues Management support
- Ability to present and represent the team in key stakeholder meetings
We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading monthly risk reviews, including:
- Preparation of risk review agendas
- Ensure updates captured in risk toolset in a timely manner
- Challenging inputs, drawdowns & progressing them through approval channels.
- Follow up of actions arising
- Developing monthly Risk & Opportunity Program reporting
- Risk & Opportunity artefacts
- Lead periodic Schedule Risk Analysis modelling
- Provide advice and respond to Risk & Opportunity queries from IPTs
- Strong knowledge across both the Risk, Issues & DAREO space.
- Ad hoc support and awareness in the Issues space and the ability to help and lean in where required.
- Supporting ad hoc PM responsibilities such as collating inputs for CAM reviews.
About YOU
- Previous experience in a similar role or Project Management
- Strong understanding and experience in Risk Management concepts and methodology
- Capability to identify and solve problems, think critically and innovate
- Proven ability to partner with individuals / teams across a number of business areas, to shape and implement business requirements.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
- 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.
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.
