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 groundbreaking 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 Manager – Change Lead to join our Hunter Class Frigate Program based at the Osborne Naval Shipyard.
Reporting to the Change Manager, this role will effectively engage stakeholders, manage interdependences, and lead on achieving the required outcomes for projects. This role will require the application of Project Management principles to achieve desired outcomes within the cost, schedule and quality constraints while managing risk and opportunity.
We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight.
Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and delivery of projects with clearly defined scope of works
• Leading the project team to ensure timely activity, integration and efficient use of time and resources to meet requirements
• Track and report progress and forecast final targets for cost and schedule
• Fostering a positive collaborative culture between key project stakeholders and the project team including the customer, sub-contractors and suppliers
• Ensuring all project requirements and/ or objectives are properly documented in a business case and/or project brief, as appropriate and vigorously pursued
• Establishing appropriate key success indicators and recommend trade-offs between scope, quality, time and cost
• Maintenance of project management baseline
• Establish appropriate key success indicators and recommend trade-offs between scope, quality, time and cost

About YOU

• Tertiary qualifications in Project Management (desirable)
• Demonstrated experience in an engineering, supply chain, or project management role.
• Previous experience successfully managing a diverse project team
• Previous experience successfully managing a diverse project team
• Experience managing subcontractors / consultants and other suppliers
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management principles
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft office suite of programs

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.