2027 Project Management Graduate Program

Job Title: 2027 Project Management Graduate Program

Location: Various. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements, including a 9-day fortnight.

Salary: $91,390.00 inclusive of superannuation

Pioneer + Protect Australia while securing your future

Who we are

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Who you are

Here’s what it takes to join our graduate program:

• Communication master: Impress us with your clear and engaging communication skills
• Collaboration champion: Show initiative and connect effortlessly with colleagues and clients, fostering a culture of teamwork and support
• Self-starter: Be able to manage your time and competing priorities effectively
• Fresh degree power: Hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree completed within the last two years.
• Ready to roll: Be available to start full-time work on 1 February 2027.

Please note, 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 one. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.

Why our Graduate Program?

Our two-year graduate program offers:

• Tailored training and development activities and hands-on projects in your chosen field
• A career mentor to help you navigate your career, set goals and tackle professional challenges
• Formal and informal networking with other early career peers to compare experiences and learn more about other projects
• A permanent role that offers a stepping stone into an exciting lifelong career.

Role Description

Master the art of complex delivery as a Project Management Graduate. At BAE Systems Australia, you won’t just track tasks; you will lead strategic initiatives that safeguard Australia’s future. You will:

• Drive Project Success: Conceive, execute, and deliver diverse projects with precision, ensuring every milestone contributes to organisational goals.
• Master Strategic Tools: Harness advanced project management methodologies and analytical tools to oversee and optimise complex workflows.
• Innovate Project Delivery: Evaluate and select strategic solutions that set new standards and redefine best practices in project execution.
• Transform Plans into Results: Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring phases to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality.
• Ensure Operational Excellence: Rigorously adhere to global project management standards, maintaining excellence from initiation through to final closure.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work – this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family – support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. We welcome applications from all candidates and give full, fair and open consideration to everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team to discuss any further support you may need. Connect with us at au.earlycareers@baesystems.au.

To learn more about our Graduate opportunities, check out our Careers page.

Submit your application by 23:59 on Sunday 18 October complete with your CV, Cover Letter, and Academic Transcript (official or unofficial).