Early Careers Project Coordinator

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 an Early Careers Project Coordinator to join our team.

Reporting to the Principal – Graduates and Interns, this role is responsible for the coordination of early careers and outreach activities for the Hunter Class Program and broader Early Careers team. This role will engage with internal and external stakeholders to deliver and promote early careers initiatives and related projects.

This is a 12-month fixed term role and the location of the role is based in Adelaide. This role will suit you if you are looking to develop your career and gain or build on your Defence experience.

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, with options of working a 9-day fortnight and/or hybrid working.

Key responsibilities include:

• In collaboration with specialists within the Early Careers team, you will develop and promote early careers initiatives, including various government defence industry programs
• Establish and manage partnerships and projects with internal and external stakeholders, including universities and community organisations
• Coordinate university outreach events and expos and promote and communicate opportunities internally and externally. Some out of hours work may be required
• Support DE&I activities within Early Careers
• Coordinate and contribute to graduate and intern activities and early careers projects
• Program wikis, SharePoint and FAQs to support communication to internal stakeholders
• Reporting of project initiatives to relevant stakeholders

About YOU

• Demonstrated experience in project coordination or a similar role
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement in the university sector or a community setting
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating outreach activities or events
• Experience in a careers, work integrated learning or internship environment would be highly desirable
• A high degree of motivation, initiative and enthusiasm
• High level administrative, organisation and prioritisation skills
• Must hold or be able to obtain a Working with Children’s clearance

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.

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.

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.

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