Support System Integration Manager

Job Description

Location: Osborne, SA or Melbourne CBD

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Who we are:

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.

Role Description:

We have an exciting opportunity as a Support System Integration Manager within Hunter Class LOB. You will help drive and deliver the Support System Program in the identification, development, and implementation of state-of-the-art integrated system methodologies, processes and procedures, ensuring that it reflects, addresses and mitigates program safety solutions and design for support concepts. You will work closely with stakeholders and peers establishing effective solutions and have a key role in leading, mentoring and evolution of the Support System personnel and program .

Core Duties:

• Establishment, management and execution of an instore-and in-build Planned Maintenance program that will schedule, conduct and report all maintenance of products up to VAD. Includes provision of data that is loaded into Commonwealth Systems.
• Ensure that the Support System implications off evolving design changes including their impact on the product life cycle logistics implications are understood prior to presentation to Configuration Control Boards (CCB) and post CCB approval.
• Establish, monitor and execute all required Engineering Change at a product level into developing Support System product baseline.
• Ensure that the Support System reflects, addresses and mitigates the program Safety solutions. Includes direct liaison with the Safety Program to ensure that effective solutions and developing Safety Products address both platform and onshore facilities.
• Establish and maintain a digital program that will automate the Support System program, enable ease of transition of data to the Commonwealth tool set and introduce cost effective efficiencies for the Hunter Class Frigate Program.
• Working closely with key stakeholders and peers within the project to understand their requirements and how the team can collaborate to provide a cohesive solution and eliminate duplicity.
• Work closely with the customer to develop and maintain an open and trusted relationship, able to support the customer in their understanding of the developed and delivered products and how the products were derived.
• Establish effective consultation and communication mechanisms to ensure that key stakeholders are fully engaged and aware of Support System strategy, plans, products and service offerings.
• Establish and work closely with the developing Combat Systems infostructure to ensure that Support System requirements are known and implemented with the relevant stakeholders, both internally and externally.
• Actively demonstrate leadership related to SHE.
• Lead the management and identification of Risks and Opportunities for the work being performed
• Be able to travel both domestically and internationally to support both the Project and Support System strategic outcomes.

KEY CRITERIA:

• Extensive engineering management and leadership experience in a multi-disciplinary engineering environment
• A master’s degree level engineering qualification in an appropriate discipline with a Chartered Professional Engineer status is desirable
• Demonstrated experience in development and execution of strategic capability plans relating to product and/or engineering development
• Strong leadership experience working with multi-discipline leadership teams to deliver outcomes in accordance with the agreed plan
• Ability to balance conflicting priorities to deliver against customer and business requirements, with appropriate stakeholder management
• Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain
• Eligibility to be cleared for International Traffic In Arms (ITAR) regulations

The Hunter Class Frigate Program

BAE Systems Australia is leading the largest ever surface ship project in Australia’s defence history – the design and build of Hunter class frigates. The Hunter Class Frigate Program is transforming Australia’s shipbuilding industry by supporting the building of a world-class, continuous naval shipbuilding capability for our nation.

Why BAE Systems?

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.

A place where everyone can thrive

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 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.

Security statement

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. 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