Operations 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 Operations Manager to join our Training line of business based at NSW- RAAF Base Wagga Wagga, reporting to the Senior Program Manager- Aviation Technical Training

You will be responsible for overseeing training delivery and infrastructure, ensuring the timely, budget-conscious, and specification-compliant fulfilment of project and customer requirements, while actively contributing to business objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and monitoring Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) on site
• Leading and supporting Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives
• Ensuring that training products and services, meet the BAE Systems Australia Product Safety Policy, operational policies, and that they satisfy customer requirements
• Overseeing the effective and efficient use of resources (including training aids, simulators and associated training equipment) is achieved
• Managing project plans for small to medium sized sub-projects and other tasking as required by the Project Manager
• Reporting to and liaising with the customer on training delivery matters and issues. As well as ensure routine engagement with all customers
• Supporting and providing guidance to internal and external customers on training related requirements and outcomes
• Accountability for ensuring staff authorisations are maintained on Engineering Delegation Authority Database

About YOU

• Experience in training environments, preferably technical training in a Defence environment as well as aviation maintenance environment
  • Experience in the Vocational Education Training (VET) sector and relevant industries
  • Experience working within regulatory environments
  • Significant experience in leading continuous improvement and in leading teams
  • Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (or the intent to gain this qualification)

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.