Project Coordinator

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 experienced Project Coordinator to join our Battlespace Integrated Solutions program based at Edinburgh Parks, SA.

Reporting to the Systems IPT Lead, this role will be responsible for supporting the Project and Deputy Project Manager with monthly reporting requirements, coordination of team meetings and conduct of risk reviews to allow for the successful delivery of key project milestones.

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

Key responsibilities include:

• Working closely with the wider team to develop monthly reports including summarised progress, schedule, Earned Value Management (EVM) and EAC (Estimated Actual Completion) updates.
• Regular stakeholder engagements with business stakeholders as projects require
• Assisting with co-ordinating project meetings and capturing key outcomes and actions in minutes
• Assisting with schedule progress updates in collaboration with project managers, schedulers and planners
• Assisting with the development of project reporting
• Assisting with co-ordination of project Life Cycle Management governance requirements

About YOU

• Qualification in Project Management (advantageous but not essential)
• Previous experience in a similar role (desirable)
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills in order to work in a strong customer orientated environment.
• Well-developed self-management skills and demonstrated ability to work under own initiative to deliver outputs to time, quality and cost
• An ability to balance conflicting priorities to deliver against customer and business requirements, with appropriate stakeholder management.
• Experience across Microsoft office suite of programs
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• A commitment to continuous learning and adaptation in the field
• NV1 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.