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BAE Systems

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Engineering
  • Adelaide

AI generated summary

  • You need a Bachelor's in Engineering or equivalent, experience in heavy engineering/defense, strong stakeholder management, adaptable communication skills, and eligibility for security clearance and ITAR.
  • You will organize and coordinate production activities, ensure safety and quality compliance, resolve issues, support scheduling and reporting, and collaborate with stakeholders during shipbuilding phases.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or proven equivalent trade discipline or relevant experience
  • Demonstrated experience in a heavy engineering or defence environment
  • Ability to balance conflicting priorities to deliver against customer and business requirements
  • Experience with stakeholder management
  • Ability to adapt written and verbal communication skills to suit a variety of difference audiences
  • Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain
  • Eligibility to be cleared for International Traffic In Arms (ITAR) regulations

Responsibilities

  • This role is accountable for supporting Ship/Area/Installation Managers in delivering projects and area outputs within a manufacturing environment, in accordance with the developed plan
  • The Area Coordinator is required to organise activities and tasks for specific projects, ensuring production activities are executed safely and efficiently
  • Ensuring all activities associated with the manufacture, production and assembly and installation of components are completed in accordance with safety, design, quality and customer requirements
  • Coordination and de-confliction of production activities in accordance with the Ship Plan of Day (SPOD)
  • Facilitation of production issue resolution, to ensure that hold-ups to schedule are minimised
  • Support Ship, Area and Installation Managers with Control Account and Contract Master Schedule reporting obligations, including monitoring progress and maintaining the schedule
  • The Area Coordinator is primarily accountable to support the Area Manager and safely coordinate and deliver a key phase of work during the Shipbuilding lifecycle
  • The Shipbuilding scope of this role will include:
  • Production mobilisation
  • Production pilots
  • Ship docking and undocking activities
  • Implementation of upgrades and engineering changes
  • Maintenance activities
  • Establish strong relationships and work collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure best for program outcomes

FAQs

What is the primary role of an Area Coordinator at BAE Systems Australia?

The Area Coordinator is accountable for supporting the Area Manager and Ship Manager to safely coordinate and deliver key phases of work during the Shipbuilding lifecycle.

What type of work environment can I expect as an Area Coordinator?

You can expect a manufacturing environment, specifically related to shipbuilding, where you will manage production activities to ensure they are executed safely and efficiently.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a proven equivalent trade discipline or relevant experience is required.

Is previous experience in a defence environment necessary?

Yes, demonstrated experience in a heavy engineering or defence environment is required for this role.

Are there flexible work arrangements available for this role?

Yes, BAE Systems Australia embraces flexible work arrangements, such as a 9-day fortnight.

What are the key responsibilities of an Area Coordinator?

Key responsibilities include supporting project delivery, organizing activities, ensuring safety and quality compliance, coordinating production activities, resolving production issues, and maintaining schedules.

Is a Defence security clearance required for this position?

Yes, a Defence security clearance may be required, and applicants must be Australian citizens and possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances.

Does BAE Systems Australia have a commitment to diversity and inclusion?

Yes, BAE Systems Australia values diversity and includes a commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Will my application be acknowledged if I apply?

Yes, as a member of the Circle Back Initiative, BAE Systems Australia commits to respond to every applicant.

Are there opportunities for career growth within the company?

Yes, BAE Systems Australia encourages employees to explore various career paths and offers infinite possibilities for career advancement.

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BAE Systems

BAE Systems, one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies

Defence & Aerospace
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1999
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

At BAE Systems, we help our customers to stay a step ahead when protecting people and national security, critical infrastructure and vital information. We provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions and employ a skilled workforce of 85,800 people in more than 40 countries. From state of the art cyber threat detection to flight control systems that enable pilots to make better decisions, we never stop innovating to ensure that our customers maintain their advantage. This is a long-term commitment involving significant investments in skills. We also work closely with local partners to support economic development through the transfer of knowledge, skills and technology.

Culture & Values

  • Trusted

    Being committed – giving our best every day Doing what we say we will Doing the right thing

  • Innovative

    Being curious – seeking out new ways to make things better Learning constantly – from successes and failures Turning ideas into actions

  • Bold

    Being courageous – speaking up, stepping forward Seizing opportunities Realising big ambitions

Benefits

  • Your money

    Our rewards go beyond your salary. We want to give you secure foundations so you and your family can have financial peace of mind. We reward great work through annual incentive and bonus plans. Share our success through free share awards and share incentive plans with free matching shares. Help you plan and contribute to your future with access to a pension scheme which also includes benefits to support your family. And offer financial support and advice, so we can help you through any bumps in the road.

  • Your health

    We want to help you be at your best – so you can embrace opportunities and look to the future. You'll get to choose from a range of private health plans that will give easy access to care for you and your family.

  • Your lifestyle

    At work we all come together to change the world we live in, but outside we all have different passions. From gym memberships and shopping discounts, to green car and bike schemes, we want to help you live your life to the full - select from a wide range of company or self funded benefits to best fit your lifestyle.

  • Helping your work/life balance

    We're all doing vital work here that impacts the world. But we want to make sure you can balance life at work and life at home. As well as generous annual leave, we offer 52 weeks' maternity leave, with the option of returning to work on reduced hours for the first 13 weeks, as well as paternity, adoption, parental and dependents leave. As the world has evolved, so has the way we work. We offer different types of hybrid working arrangements depending on your role and your location. You'll be trusted and empowered to determine a working pattern that works for you, your team, and our customers.

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