Project Change 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 Project Change Lead (PCL) to join our Hunter Class Frigate delivery team based at Osborne Naval Shipyard, South Australia.

Reporting to the Program Change Manager, the PCL will be responsible for delivering the following accountabilities in order to control the Change process, in addition to supporting the Program Change Manager and all stakeholders in program change.

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:

• Ensure that change sentenced through the Change Boards is planned, managed and processed efficiently and effectively.
• Capture the Impact of Change, through analysis, reporting and active risk management.
• Develop and maintain of the Change Management Policy and Process for the Programme
• Support the Delivery of an overall standardised and repeatable Project Change Management Framework / Organisation across all stakeholders, inclusive of IM&T infrastructure
• Be an SME able to provide guidance and informal training on the overall Change Management Framework to enable a standardised and consistent application of the change processes
• Work closely with the Engineering, Program Management, Finance and Operations to enable the effective control of change across the Program
• Maintain and enhance the Program Change metrics and reporting
• Build and maintain effective liaison with all functional groups involved in enterprise change delivery to enable all functional, quality and other requirements to be delivered.
• Maintain and enhance the documented, Change Management process, which meets the current and future Programme needs.

About YOU

• Tertiary qualifications in Project Management or equivalent (advantageous)
• Previous experience in a similar role, ideally within the Australian defence sector
• Experienced in Configuration control and Change Management
• Knowledge of Cost Control and Schedule Change Management
• Intermediate MS Office skills, especially in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience in supporting change boards and reporting metrics
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• 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.