Engineering Change Support Project Manager | NSW-Garden Island
| Category: | Project management |
| Position Type: | Permanent - Full Time |
| Attachments: | No File Attached |
| Application Close Date: | 16-Feb-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 a Project Manager to join our Maritime Sustainment program team based at either Garden Island Naval Base, NSW or Osborne Naval Shipyard, SA.
As the Engineering Change Support Project Manager, You will be responsible for performing systems engineering activities, managing the system engineering integration and engineering change tasks
We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.
Key responsibilities include:
- Champion the systems engineering and engineering change processes and the interfaces from the various project teams, ensuring effective completion of activities
- Work closely with the project design and support teams, enabling the effective development and control of the engineering change activities
- Participate in engineering systems reviews, readiness reviews and update the program on system maturity, risk and progress
- Assist and prepare the engineering interface with the production planning phase
- Capture the impact of the engineering changes through analysis, reporting and active risk management
- Establish good relationships with various stakeholders and communicate the status of the engineering designs and their readiness for production requirements
About YOU
- Tertiary qualifications in Project Management or Engineering (desirable)
- Demonstrated experience in a similar role within either Project Management or Engineering
- Ability to partner with and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to obtain the necessary deliverables
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
- Capability to identify and solve complex problems, think critically and innovate
- Current NV1 Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain in addition to 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.
