Blast & Paint Coordinator

Job Description

Blast & Paint Coordinator

Job Location: Osborne Naval Shipyard, South Australia – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

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.

Role Description:

The Blast & Paint Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Blast & Paint Lead in delivering all activities related to product manufacturing. This role involves organising tasks and project-specific activities while ensuring that all manufacturing, production, and assembly work is completed in accordance with safety, quality, cost, delivery, people (SQCDP) and customer requirements.

Core Duties:

• Implement resource planning activities as directed by the Production Supervisor.
• Support Manufacturing Engineering in developing and maintaining process instructions.
• Report production performance in line with the Production System Business Rhythm.
• Ensure a safe working environment for all employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Demonstrate visible leadership by working collaboratively with integrated teams and engaging effectively with employees across all roles and leadership levels.
• Identify and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives at both local and business levels, including technical, schedule, and cost improvements, and consult with relevant disciplines to support implementation.
• Plan, manage, and execute production outputs to the required standard, ensuring alignment with stakeholder expectations.
• Respond appropriately to non‑conformances, ensuring compliance with reporting and escalation requirements, and share lessons learned to support ongoing improvement.
• Coordinate daily work activities, facilitate team meetings, guide task execution, and support team members through training, work instructions, procedures, and work orders.
• Maintain a strong understanding of quality requirements and ensure all work meets or exceeds those standards.

Essential Skills:

• AMPP Certified Coatings Inspector (NACE CIP Level 2 or CIP Level 1 working towards NACE 2)
• 7 years industry experience
• Demonstrated production experience, including the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring lists and technical manuals.
• Strong ability to work effectively with colleagues across multiple teams to support and implement business requirements.
• Well‑developed self‑management skills with the ability to work independently and deliver outputs safely and to required SQCDP standards.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences.
• Strong capability to balance competing priorities while meeting customer and business requirements, supported by sound stakeholder management.
• Ability to negotiate with and influence internal and external stakeholders to achieve positive business outcomes while maintaining strong working relationships.
• Experience implementing and monitoring continuous improvement systems and processes.
• Intermediate MS Office skills, particularly in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain

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 support our veteran community through VetNet Australia, along with initiatives such as Reserve Service Leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program, and partner-supported programs.

We welcome applications from all candidates and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180 and recipients of the Benchmarcx Top Employer for Candidate Experience Excellence 2026. As members of the Circle Back Initiative, we commit to responding to every applicant.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team to discuss the support you may need. You can also connect with us via Careers and Employment.

Security statement

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. Further information regarding security clearances.