Planning Systems Lead

Job Description

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 an exciting opportunity for a Planning Systems Lead to join our Hunter Class Frigate Program based at one of our SA-Osborne Naval Shipyard, VIC – Melbourne or WA – Henderson offices, reporting to the HCFP Project Planning Manager.

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

You will be responsible for leading the proper use of the company Earned Value Management (EVM) System so that the project management team can adequately monitor and report on project cost, schedule progress and risk status. The Planning Systems Lead must maintain the goodwill of the Customer and company management, by ensuring that our established EVM processes are carried out to report and manage the project with timely, accurate EVM data.

Key responsibilities include:

• Accountable for providing the required level of management, leadership and expert assistance towards delivering the project controls scope of work in support of the cost & schedule baseline, the effective use of project controls tool sets and EVM/project reporting as required by the project team
• Manage the establishment of, and maintain, the Contract Work Breakdown Structure (CWBS), CWBS Dictionary & CWBS Index
• Maintain a fully integrated Project Schedule and Cost Account detailed schedules
• Provide expert assistance in the use of cost & schedule tools (Open Plan / Primavera / Microsoft Project, and Cobra)
• Provide EVM project reporting and analysis data to the project team on a monthly basis
• Perform project finance and contract related functions
• Assist the Project Management Function with gaining and maintaining any Cost Schedule Control Systems Criteria (CSCSC) validation or project Cost Schedule Status Reporting (CSSR) accreditations
• Provide business with CSA support through delegating team responsibilities and ensuring team is adequately resourced
• In depth understanding of Project Management function and its interactions with other functions
• Position works across multiple lines of business and multiple large projects

About YOU

• Proven performance at a similar level or demonstrated prior experience/competence, or demonstrated performance and progression as a Senior Project Controller.
• Ability to motivate individuals and teams across a number of business areas, to shape and implement business requirements
• Ability to balance conflicting priorities to deliver against customer and business requirements, with appropriate stakeholder management
• Ability to negotiate with and influence internal and/or external stakeholders in a way which generates business benefit whilst maintaining key relationships
• Ability to use and adapt written and verbal communication skills to suit a variety of difference audiences is critical to this role
• Intermediate MS Office skills, especially in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project
• Ability to obtain Australian Defence security clearance of Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) is required

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 Benchmarcx ‘Top Employer for Candidate Experience Excellence 2026′. 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.