Assistant Project Manager

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 for an Assistant Project Manager to join our Red Ochre delivery team based in either Canberra or Melbourne.

Reporting to the assigned Project Manager, the successful incumbent will work closely with stakeholders to ensure that the technical, cost and schedule goals associated with assigned projects are achieved in accordance with the contractual and company requirements in order to deliver required business goals.

This position is an entry level Project Management role that enables and develops strong baseline project management capability.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering task-based outcomes and providing recommendations to the Project Manager
• Review of Sub Contractor and production schedules identifying any impacts to delivery schedule
• Ongoing maintenance and update of the Project Schedule, ensuring all necessary Project planning activities are captured and identifying any deviations to the Project Manager
• Support the application of Earned Value Measurement System, including generating all required status reports and coordination of variance analysis and corrective action activities on a monthly basis
• Support and co-ordinate ongoing regular Risk Reviews and the maintenance and update of the Project Risk Register in accordance with BAE Systems Australia's Risk Management processes
• Managing the Lifecycle Management (LCM) processes and coordinating LCM reviews required for any tenders or CCP's
• Coordinate, attend and participate in all Project review meetings

About YOU

• Demonstrated experience in Project Management or studying towards a Diploma in PM 
• Ability to partner with and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to obtain the necessary deliverables
• Willingness to learn, give everything a go and ask lots of questions to expand your knowledge
• Capability to identify and solve complex problems, think critically and innovate
• An existing Australian Defence Security Clearance or the ability to meet the application requirements.
• Current baseline Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain

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.

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.

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.