Platform Readiness Maintenance Lead | SA-Osborne Naval Shipyard

Job description

At BAE Systems Australia

• Do interesting work that MATTERS
• ENJOY what you do
• GROW your career
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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 Platform Readiness Maintenance Lead to join the Destroyer Capability Enhancement (DCE) Program based in Osborne, SA. The DCE program will provide a number of capability upgrades to the existing Hobart Class guided missile destroyers (DDGs).

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight.

Reporting to the Test & Commissioning (T&C) Manager, the Platform Readiness Maintenance Lead is primarily responsible for managing the maintenance elements of the Destroyer Capability Enhancement, Test and Commissioning Program.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the generation of the maintenance strategies and plans, ensuring all maintenance documents are in line with the program and business plans and framework

• Managing the scope of the T&C maintenance program, and the integration of this scope into the Destroyer Capability Enhancement Program.

• Develop and manage the maintenance schedules and budgets, including the associated risk profiles within the maintenance deferrals and ensure the program is sound. 

• Responsible for the recruitment, people management and leadership of the maintenance support team, working collaboratively with the T&C Manager to execute the test & commissioning maintenance program scope, including identification of necessary skillsets, training/upskilling and cross-training of resources

• Lead the T&C maintenance team to complete allocated and vetted workpacks

• Ensure all job card are vetted and ready for T&C execution, objective quality evidence is captured, consolidated and checked for submission

• Leading the T&C maintenance department interaction with the Operations, Quality, Engineering and T&C teams to support the sourcing of engineering solutions when required to execute maintenance activities

• Responsible for providing reports, data, graphs and spreadsheets to stakeholders as required

About YOU

• Experience: Demonstrated experience of maintenance requirements, with a good understanding of production practices and methods in a complex environment
• Qualification: Relevant tertiary qualification or experience in a similar role
• Outcomes focused: Strong problem solving skills, with the ability to work under pressure and manage multi task simultaneously
• Communication skills: Superior communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with employees and customers at all levels
• Integrity: Demonstrated professional integrity and advanced level of technical knowledge
• Continuous improvement: A focus on always improving, with the ability to identify dependencies, risks, and opportunities

Defence Clearances: Possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate defence security clearance and 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.