GFM Project Manager

Job Description

Job Location: Osborne, SA OR Melbourne, VIC

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:

Do enjoy complex problem solving? Do you enjoy analysing challenging datasets? Do you have a can-do, customer service driven attitude and enjoy dealing with a wide variety of stakeholders?

If you answered Yes to all these questions, then this opportunity may be for you.

This is an exciting and broad reaching role with high visibility, which will suit someone with some technical acumen who wants to move deeper into Project Management.

This opportunity has the potential to springboard the career of the right candidate by providing rare exposure to the customer, end to end program, a wide variety of stakeholders and project issues.

This Project Management role will be working directly with our customer, the Commonwealth of Australia (CoA) to manage critical dependencies across the Hunter Class Frigate Program (HCFP) in accordance with the Program’s schedule and quality requirements.

Core Duties:

• Drive on‑time delivery of critical program dependencies across information, data, equipment, facilities and services.
• Proactively identify, prioritise and resolve issues, ensuring seamless integration across the program and rapid decision‑making.
• Lead complex stakeholder engagement across engineering, commercial, project delivery and executive teams, with clear and confident communication.
• Manage contracts and commercial arrangements to deliver optimal outcomes while balancing risk, accountability and long‑term relationships.
• Establish and drive robust, data‑driven governance frameworks, providing clear insights on status, risks and issues up to executive level.

Essential Skills:

• Exceptional stakeholder and communication skills, with the ability to influence and align diverse audiences.
• Self‑driven and proactive, with a proven track record of independently identifying issues and driving them through to resolution.
• Technical or Engineering background desirable, with a clear ambition to grow further into Project Management.
• Strong grounding in project management principles, with practical application highly valued.
• Commercially astute, with solid experience or exposure to contracts and commercial management.
• Confident communicator, able to translate complex technical concepts for senior and executive stakeholders.
• Defence security clearance (NV1) or eligibility to obtain required.

The Hunter Class Frigate Program:

BAE Systems Australia is leading the largest ever surface ship project in Australia’s defence history – the design and build of Hunter class frigates.

The Hunter Class Frigate Program is transforming Australia’s shipbuilding industry by supporting the building of a world-class, continuous naval shipbuilding capability for our nation.

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.

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