Global Mobility Specialist

Job Description

Global Mobility Specialist

Job Location: Flexible Location – 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 Mobility Specialist is accountable for the delivery of specialist advice related to people domestic and international mobilisation, and formulating mobility solutions to support the strategic business priorities. The delivery of mobility solutions needs to be in alignment with various legal and Company policy requirements and through close partnership with HR Business Partners, strategic business stakeholders, the People Operations team as well as the wider BAE Systems Group Global Mobility functions.

Core Duties:

• Provide Australian immigration solutions and insights to respond to immediate business needs whilst establishing a medium and long term international mobilisation strategy.
• Act as employees and business point of escalation for any Mobility related enquiries as well as support HR Business Partners in dealing with disciplinary or grievance procedures when related to employees in matters of mobility as required
• Manage the various Mobility lifecycle activities in collaboration with the People Operations team and the wider BAE Systems Group Global Mobility functions such as international assignment periodic allowances review, expatriates and shadow payrolls, Fringe Benefits Tax seasons, end of financial year activities and annual tax return seasons
• Advise and support the governance and management of Mobility policies exception requests in line with the various Mobility policies
• Ensure 3rd party Mobility vendors and suppliers meet requisite service delivery and performance management standards
• Support the design of local Mobility policies in alignment with the BAE Systems Global Mobility Framework
• Partner with local and global legal/employee relations teams in ensuring that local contractual documentation associated with Mobility is kept up to date and reviewed in line with latest regulations and internal policies changes
• Support the deployment of global projects and initiatives in order to improve the management of Mobility

Essential Skills:

• Have an eye for detail, and ability think outside the box to find solutions and provide a positive customer experience.
• Demonstrated in-house experience in the field of Domestic and Global Mobility, preferably in complex global organisations
• Excellent problems solving skills, ability to deal with ambiguity and complex issues, identify compliance risk, implementing mitigation actions accordingly
• Provide guidance, coaching and develop junior staff
• Experience in Australian and immigration and personal employment tax, with ideally an exposure to global immigration and employment tax issues
• Consultancy experience in the field of either Domestic or Global Mobility, Australian immigration or global employment tax is desirable but not essential

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 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.