Operations Manager – Strategic Outsourcing & Services

Job Description

At BAE Systems Australia

• Be part of the largest and most complex industrial undertaking in Australia’s history – SSN AUKUS
• Do interesting work that MATTERS
• 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, including SSN AUKUS. We have been selected by the Australian Government to jointly build the nation’s conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines. Every role in our SSN AUKUS team is helping to deliver essential sovereign capability for Australia.

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 new opportunity for an Operations Manager – Strategic Outsourcing & Services to join our SSN AUKUS program based in Adelaide CBD.

As an Operations Manager – Strategic Outsourcing & Services in SSN AUKUS, you will be responsible for establishing and leading an Integrated Project Team (IPT) for the delivery of strategic outsourcing activities such as, Vendor Establishment, Outsourcing Activities, Supply Chain, et., and providing recommendations to the Shipbuilder Industry Strategy (SIS) Board, offsite fabrications, modules and shipyard services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Establish and manage the Make v/s Buy process, making robust recommendations into to the SIS Board
• Define required Conditions of Supply for off-site manufactured items, that enable delivery of the SSN-AUKUS Build Strategy
• Define Quality requirements for manufactured items, ensuring appropriate quality control and quality assurance activities are undertaken to ensure products meet requirement
• Establish an integrated program of work for outsourced activities, in line with Shipbuilder, enable demand to be understood for outsourced products and Shipyard/platform services
• Delivery of off-site products and shipyard services that are critical to build execution in line with program requirements e.g. paint, at ship machining etc.

About YOU

• Project Management certification and post trade qualifications or proven equivalent trade discipline or relevant experience in production management
• Extensive experience with Supply Chain in a Production & Manufacturing operations environment
• Significant leadership experience operating in an industrialised Production & Manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated experience in a defence manufacturing environment is preferred
• Eligibility to be cleared for International Traffic In Arms (ITAR) regulations

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.

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.

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.