Job Location: This role is based in Adelaide or Melbourne
We offer a range of hybrid working arrangements
Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow – shaping a safer future, for all of us.
From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space – there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.
The Senior Java Platform Analyst is accountable for the design, build, and run of Systems Engineering platforms, such as IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management and Cameo Teamwork Cloud, within the BAE Systems Corporate network.
The role is responsible for ensuring the effective operation, support, governance, and evolution of these business-critical systems while fostering a high-performing and customer-focused team.
Acting as a technical leader, the Senior Java Platform Analyst drives service excellence, develops team capability, and ensures technology investments deliver measurable business outcomes.
Leading the day-to-day operations of the team, including work planning, prioritisation, resource allocation, and team coordination.
Building and sustaining a positive, collaborative, and growth-oriented culture that promotes innovation, continuous learning, and high performance.
Ensuring the delivery of high-quality support and services to internal customers, maintaining a strong focus on customer outcomes and service excellence.
Developing, maintaining, and executing service roadmaps that align with business priorities, technology strategies, and future capability needs.
Monitoring service performance and identifying opportunities to improve reliability, usability, security, and operational efficiency.
Partnering with business stakeholders to understand strategic objectives and translate them into technology outcomes.
Acting as the primary escalation point for complex operational, service, and system-related issues.
Coaching, mentoring, and developing team members, supporting professional growth, technical capability uplift, and career development.
Establishing clear objectives, performance expectations, and development plans aligned with organisational goals.
Promoting knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and best practice across the team and broader Digital Delivery and Collaboration (DDC) function.
Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work – this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family – support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.
We support our veteran community through VetNet Australia, along with initiatives such as Reserve Service Leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program, and partner-supported programs.
We welcome applications from all candidates and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.
We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180 and recipients of the Benchmarcx Top Employer for Candidate Experience Excellence 2026. As members of the Circle Back Initiative, we commit to responding to every applicant.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team to discuss the support you may need. You can also connect with us via Careers and Employment.
Please note, 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 one. Further information regarding security clearances. (Remove for non-ITAR role) International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. Please visit this webpage for more information
