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 become available for a Detail Design Discipline Lead due to internal promotion to join our Hunter Class Frigate Program at Osborne, SA.
In your new role, you will provide support to the Detail Design Piping team with overall guidance and leadership. With your sound knowledge of detail design best practice and various processes improvement techniques, you will provide day-to-day line management to your team of detail designers, across all both spatial integration and production outputs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Contribute to the management and delivery of a detail design capability to execute significant engineering packages of work on Hunter Class Frigate Program
• Provide day-to-day line management and career development to a team of up to 15 detail designers.
• Be responsible for the continued growth of a highly competent naval detail design capability to undertake complex spatial integration and produce high quality production outputs utilizing the core engineering toolset (FORAN, Windchill, AVEVA ERM, etc.)
• Be accountable for the quality of work conducted and ensure all agreed program targets are met.
• Developing and/or maintaining detail design processes and procedures, such that the team works in a cost effective, repeatable manner producing high quality outputs.
• Be responsible for the identification of continuous improvement activities to increase capability, efficiency, repeatability and quality.
• Actively participate in peer networks across the wider BAE Systems organization, sharing and receiving best practice from BAE Systems UK Naval Ships as they design and build the Type 26 Global Combat Ship.

About YOU

• Evidence of Detail Design leadership experience, ideally within a shipbuilding or maritime sustainment environment, otherwise within relevant heavy engineering.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing small to medium size teams.
• The ability to support multiple stakeholders with competing priorities.
• Minimum two-year Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree in Engineering.
• Strong communication skills.
• Demonstrated strong stakeholder engagement and management experience.
• A focus on safety in the workplace.
• Existing, or the ability to obtain, NV1 clearance and meet all require Export Control requirements.

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

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.
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.