Superintendent

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 a new opportunity for a Superintendent to join our Hunter Class Frigate Program based at SA-Osborne Naval Shipyard, reporting to the Mechanical Trade Manager.
We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, including a 9 day fortnight.
The position is responsible for running projects/areas within a manufacturing environment in accordance with the developed plan. This position will be required to organise supervisors in different streams, subcontractors and trades resources to complete activities and tasks for specific projects. It will ensure all activities associated with the manufacture, production and assembly of components are produced in the most cost effective way whilst maintaining an efficient use of resources and meeting all safety, design, quality and budget requirements.

• Plan, manage and execute the delivery of production outputs to the required standard
• Lead the validation and improvement of production processes
• Provide feedback to build strategy and propose any changes for improvement
• Work with planning to agree trade performance norms by product
• Communicate objectives to production teams to increase awareness and support program and business initiatives
• Support the development, coaching and mentoring of apprentices
• Ensure compliance with the SHE Management System, mitigating risks and improving overall SHE performance
• Negotiate with and influence internal and/or external stakeholders in a way which generates business benefit whilst maintaining key relationships
• Facilitate and capitalise on change and innovation by participating in the introduction and management of change in the workforce, develop creative and flexible solutions and manage emerging opportunities as challenges
• Contribute to a workplace learning environment by creating learning opportunities, promote learning and monitor and improve learning effectiveness

About YOU

• Trade qualification and extensive experience working with steel sub-straight surface preparation, painting and chemical/compound mixing and or applying
• Experience in vacuum bagging within industrial environment in either manufacturing or repairing composites
• Sound knowledge in industrial paint processes and surface curvature and finish
• Previous Maritime experience in Hull surfacing (desired)
• Shipbuilding experience (desired)
• Well-developed self-management skills and demonstrated ability to work under own initiative to deliver outputs to time, quality and cost
• Ability to balance conflicting priorities to deliver against customer and business requirements, with appropriate stakeholder management
• Proven ability to function confidently within a project team and broader business environment
• Able to form & facilitate problem solving teams in order to achieve engineering systems and processes outcomes

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