Program Change Analyst

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 Program Change Analyst to join our Destroyer Capability Enhancement (DCE) program based at either Osborne Naval Shipyard, SA or Bourke Street, VIC CBD.

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager – Change, the successful incumbent will be joining a cross-functional Technical Change Team within the DCE Program and will be responsible for providing impact assessments and strategic insights for program change.

Acting with a degree of autonomy, this role provides an exciting opportunity for someone who understands the strategic landscape of program delivery, is able to conduct analysis of changes and is comfortable reporting to senior stakeholders.

Please note, this position addresses technical change and is not focused on organisational or business change.

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

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement a consistent approach to assessing the primary impact of changes (schedule, resources, cost and quality)
• Develop cross-functional impact assessments of change requests including engineering, supply chain and production
• Investigate and analyse changes, authoring reports and presentations
• Consolidate day-to-day change and emergent impacts into decision-ready packs for program leadership and commercial engagement
• Present to the DCE Program Lead team and to senior stakeholders to enable strategic decision making
• Undertake broader analysis activities of the program to support lessons learnt for future programs

About YOU

• Tertiary qualifications in Project Management or equivalent (advantageous)
• Previous experience in Project or Project Change Management
• Experienced in developing project analysis and reporting
• Knowledge of Cost, Schedule, and Change Management
• Exposure to major defence or construction projects
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Intermediate MS Office skills, especially in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• NV1 defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain

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.