Operations Subcontractor Area Coordinator

Job Description

Operations Subcontractor Area Coordinator

At BAE Systems Australia

• 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.

About the OPPORTUNITY

We have a new opportunity for an Operations Subcontractor Area Coordinator to join our Maritime Sustainment line of business based at Osborne Naval Shipyard- SA, reporting to the Operations Subcontract Manager.

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

You will be responsible for safely coordinating and delivering subcontracted work in line with commercial contracts, working closely with both shipyard teams and external subcontractor partners. You will lead the integration of subcontractors into the production environment and ensure all activities meet safety, quality, cost, and schedule requirements across shipbuilding, upgrades and maintenance programs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Understand the knowledge of subcontracted scope of work methodologies and procedures and where applicable experienced and certified in the discipline.
• Support the Operations Subcontractor Lead in the development of estimates, plans, processes, reports, and program reviews.
• Coordinate the operations subcontractor mobilisation for shipyard integration and production readiness within the shipyard. Plan and organise prerequisite onboarding, infrastructure, facility, equipment, and services to enable the subcontractor mobilisation to meet schedule requirements.
• Coordinate the day-to-day execution of the contract continuing to succeed in WHS&E, schedule, cost and quality to contract and program charter.
• Coordinate all subcontractor request registers and tracking IT tools in prioritising demands and visual checks to enable release and closure of request.
• Organise and lead daily onboard & workshop meetings with the subcontractor supervisors. Items to observe, inspect and discuss for example but not limited to, WHSE, quality, progress, trade support, incompatible work, hold up, cleanliness, care & protection.
• Work closely with the operations team and subcontractors during the production phases to ensure seamless integration and coordination with the overall production, quality, and test & activation workforce.
• Ensure all production work is coordinated safely and efficiently, to achieve the required schedule and quality requirements.
• Integrate with operations Snr Area Coordinators, Area Coordinators, subcontractor Supervisors at trade and ship management meetings including the Ship Plan of the Day (SPOD) and Ship Plan of the Week (SPOW).
• Provide support to the Operations Subcontractor Lead for subcontractor onboard progress and resourcing levels. Ensure resource demands are continually forecast to avoid variations to contract caused by shortfall or excess resource.
• Onboard representative and reporting into Operations Subcontractor Lead for reviewing contractor claims.
• Monitor the relevant subcontract work scope, personnel, equipment, and site requirements are valid and managed for conformance to undertake the scope of work. For example, and not limited to: training, inductions, licenses, certification, standards etc.
• Organise and undertake onboard worksite and off ship workshops WHSE walk through inspections of subcontractor work sites.
• Identify, participate, and input into local and business level continuous improvement opportunities (technical, schedule and cost) and consult with relevant accountable disciplines for implementation.
• Provide where applicable subject matter expert (SME) inspections during prefabrication, installation, and compartment completion phases of work.
• Together with Subcontractor Operations Lead, represent subcontractor scope of work for compartment completion inspect/rectification and handover to compartment completion team in readiness for handover to customer.

About YOU

• NACE Level 1 or 2 certified
• Relevant experience in shipbuilding or blast and paint environments
• A proactive can-do mindset with flexibility to adjust to shifting priorities

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.