Production Coordinator - Fabrication

at  BAE Systems

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 a Production Coordinator – Fabrication to join our Hunter Class Frigate Program based at SA-Osborne Naval Shipyard, reporting to the Fabrication Manager.
We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight.
The Production Coordinator is primarily accountable to safely coordinate and deliver a key phase of work during the Shipbuilding lifecycle of the Hunter Class Frigates. This role requires coordination and leadership of a cross-functional team ensuring that safety, quality, cost and schedule for Ship construction meets program goals and deliverables.

• Supporting the Fabrication Manager in delivering projects/and outputs within a manufacturing environment, in accordance with the developed plan
• Organising activities and tasks for specific projects and ensure all activities associated with the manufacture, production and assembly/ installation of components are completed in accordance with safety, design, quality and customer requirements
• Coordination and de-confliction of production activities in accordance with the Fabrication Plan of Day
• Facilitation of production issue resolution, to ensure that hold-ups to schedule are minimised
• Review performance analysis and perform root cause analysis in collaboration with the performance team
• Ensure effective communication is maintained with the Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Advisors

About YOU

• Bachelor’s degree in suitable engineering or proven equivalent trade discipline or relevant experience
• Demonstrated mechanical/structural technical experience in a Shipbuilding and/or heavy engineering environment
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal to communicate effectively across multiple levels of the business
• Ability to balance conflicting priorities to deliver against customer and business requirements, with appropriate stakeholder management
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management (desired)
• Eligibility to be cleared for International Traffic In Arms (ITAR) regulations

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.
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