ICT Team Lead

Job Description

ICT Team Lead

At BAE Systems Australia

• Work on cutting-edge HF technology projects with real-world impact.
• Be part of a collaborative, innovative team where your ideas matter.
• Access opportunities for career growth and professional development.

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 groundbreaking 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 ICT Team Lead to work on the world leading Jindalee Over the Horizon Radar Network.

You will be leading a team of ICT Engineers to analyse, design and implement defined technical scope of works within the JORN ICT Group to develop new projects and capabilities and to maintain and administer the existing system.

The role is onsite based in either Adelaide or Melbourne. We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight.

Key responsibilities include:

• Day-to-day supervision, leadership and guidance to your team
• Manage the priorities and progress of system changes and activities to agreed timelines and schedules
• Assist the ICT Manager with strategic planning and contribute to team strategy
• Provide leadership and mentoring of one or more engineers
• Coach team members in the achievement of their development objectives
• Manage employee performance against defined objectives and behaviours
• Recognise training needs, skills gaps and high performance of team members
• Ensure all activities by your team comply with the engineering processes and procedures imposed by the relevant management plans.
• Championing the use of ‘Best Practice’ processes and methods across the Program
• Collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders to support the execution of ICT effort on the Program

About YOU

• Experience working in an ICT environment including, but not limited to Networking, Operating Systems and Applications
• A background in ICT or Systems Engineering and a good understanding of engineering practices and methods
• Experience leading and managing people
• Familiarity with Agile / Scrum methodology
• Able to balance conflicting priorities to deliver against customer and business requirements, with appropriate stakeholder management
• Proven ability to function confidently within a project team environment
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with all stakeholders
• Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain a NV1 clearance
• Adaptable and collaborative behaviours

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.

BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families. We support our veteran community through our internal veteran network (VetNet Australia) and strong charitable partnerships, internal offerings including reserve service leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program and other exclusive offerings available through our strategic partners.

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.

Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification. 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.

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.