Project Manager – Ship Management

Job Description

Project Manager – Ship Management

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 a Project Manager – Ship Management to join our Hunter Class Frigate Program based at our Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia reporting to the FWD Area Manager

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

You will be responsible for providing support to the governance oversight of the end-to-end delivery of the Hunter Class Frigate Program (HCFP)

Key responsibilities include:

• Support Ship Integration Delivery Lead with CAM responsibilities
• Facilitate delivery of Operations Mandated System Reviews (MSR)
• Coordinate Operations inputs in accordance with Annex J – Production Milestones and also with Attachment P – Strategic and Other Performance Measures
• Integrate across all Ship Integration CAM areas with respect to Risk and Opportunity Management
• Champion Ship Integration Program Issues within the HCFP Program Issues framework
• Contribute to BAE Systems Australia’s Project Management processes including but not limited to:
  • Contract Status Report (CSR)
  • Project Performance Review (PPR)
  • Lifecycle Management (LCM) Reviews

About YOU

• Team orientation with a high level of written and oral communication skills including the ability to communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders from all levels and from a range of disciplines
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation skills, together with a high degree of motivation, initiative and enthusiasm
• Well-developed self-management skills and demonstrated ability to work under your own initiative to deliver outputs to time, quality and cost
• A curious mindset and ability to integrate and extract information
• An ability to work as part of a team or independently with little supervision and guidance and using your own experience, judgement and initiative
• Computer literacy, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Eligibility to be cleared for International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
• 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.

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.