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Job Description
Electricians
BAE Systems is delighted to partner with one of Australia’s leading recruitment agencies, Randstad, who are recruiting experienced Electricians to join our Electrical team for major naval shipbuilding programs in Osborne, SA.
Contingent/Casual positions with full-time hours available – Hourly base rate of $61.81
- · 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.
Please note, if successful you will be employed by Randstad PTY LTD and working on-site at Osborne for BAE Systems.
About the OPPORTUNITY
We have a new opportunity for Electricians to join our Destroyer Capability Enhancement Program based at Osborne.
We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9 day fortnight
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Key responsibilities include:
- Execute tasks defined as being electrical functions within Production to ensure delivery in line with the Manufacturing Plan
- Carry out tasks both on-board the Naval Vessel and also within a workshop environment
- Undertake tasks as described within Electrical Job Cards and complete associated documentation to capture job progress
- Ensure time keeping accuracy by booking to correct Job Cards
- Interpret and utilize electrical technical drawings
- Comply with required Quality and Technical directions contained within Job Card Work scopes and Process Instructions
- Ensure that all equipment and areas used are maintained in a safe and organised manner
- Understand and abide by Safety Policies and associated documentation such as Take 5, Standard Operating Procedures and Risk Assessments and help to create a safe working environment for all employees
- Work on tasks as part of a workgroup and also individually
- Work with Apprentices and oversee their skills and development as appropriate
- Interaction with other Trade Groups and Business Functions to enable delivery of the Program
- Undertake training as deemed appropriate for the role
About you:
- Trade certificate III Electro technology Electrician
- Hold and maintain an Australian Electrical Licence and any appropriate licencing for the equipment used and tasks performed within the shipyard
- Demonstrated experience as an electrical tradesperson
- Must be eligible to apply for Australian Defence Security Clearance
We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidate 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 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
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
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