Project Coordinator

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 Coordinator to join our Hunter Class Frigate Program based at the Osborne Naval Shipyard in Adelaide, reporting to the Shipyard Capability Manager.

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

The Project Coordinator will provide regular reporting on all Infrastructure projects as well as track department spending within the Infrastructure and Shipyard Services team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide weekly status reports of Infrastructure projects
• Update milestone schedules for the Infrastructure projects
• Liaise with the Finance Department to ensure that department spend is tracked accurately and financial reporting is completed on time.
• Ensure that the Shipyard Capability Manager has visibility of the current and forecast spend for the department.
• Assist with presentations and reviews as required.
• Create and maintain dashboards of all reporting systems that require actioning from the Shipyard Capability Team, including JIRA and SHIELD actions.
• Provide administration support to the Shipyard Capability Team as required.

About YOU

• Previous defence experience or construction administration will be highly regarded.
• Ability to balance conflicting priorities to deliver against customer and business requirements, with appropriate stakeholder management.
• Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of products (Excel /Word / Power Point / Outlook / Project )
• Experience in: Planning, Scheduling, Risk Assessment, Coordination, Organisation, Reporting, monitoring and controlling.
• Able to communicate effectively across a diverse customer/service provider base.

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.