* Be part of the largest and most complex industrial undertaking in Australia's history - SSN AUKUS
* Do interesting work that MATTERS
* 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 groundbreaking technology, including SSN AUKUS. We have been selected by the Australian Government to jointly build the nation's conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines. Every role in our SSN AUKUS team is helping to deliver essential sovereign capability for Australia.
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 are currently seeking an experienced Risk Manager who is passionate about leading defence innovation and working in a highly collaborative environment, within a global team. This program will focus on developing advanced submarine capabilities, integrating cutting-edge technology, and fostering international cooperation among Australia, the UK, and the US. As we enter the crucial mobilisation phase of the contract, your expertise will be vital in developing strategic plans that can be delivered into actionable outcomes.
This role will be responsible for establishing, coordinating and managing the appropriate risk and opportunity management processes for use within a Project within the program delivery team. This position requires the provision of project risk and opportunity policy/process advice that meets the requirements of the project's contractual obligations and complies with BAE Systems Australia's process of Risk & Opportunity Management.
The position provides Subject Matter Expertise (SME) on Project Risk & Opportunity Management, quantitative risk modelling, Risk & Opportunity Reporting, Coordinating Risk Reviews, Maintaining the Project Risk & Opportunity Register, and advising the Project Manager in the monitoring/auditing of project risk and opportunity across the Contract Statement of Work. The position is also responsible for provision of training and skills improvement for risk management, along with ownership of risk systems/tools/repositories generated using Commonwealth systems/tools/repositories where nominated within the Project.
Key responsibilities include:
o Establishing and managing the deployment of risk and opportunity process assets that support the Project
o Responsible for the compliance of BAE to the contracted requirements for Risk & Opportunity Management
o Leading the mitigation and monitoring of project risk and opportunity for The Project
o Provision of specialist advice to assist project implementation of risk and opportunity activities
o Identifying and implementing risk and opportunity interventions to improve risk and opportunity management for the project
o Communicating and influencing to effectively promote management of risk and opportunity within the Project
o Partnering with the PM Function in the alignment of Defence consolidation and standardisation of risk and opportunity repositories
o Being a member of global BAE Systems Predict User Group as required
o Advising the Project Manager on escalation of project risk to Line of Business risk
o Directing risk management activities and ensuring risk management systems are maintained in accordance with contractual & regulatory frameworks
About YOU
o Tertiary qualifications in Project Management and/or significant risk/project experience (desirable)
o Demonstrated experience in risk management within a Defence environment will be advantageous
o Ability to negotiate with and influence internal and/or external stakeholders in a way which generates business benefit whilst maintaining key relationships
o Ability to interact effectively with colleagues within and outside their immediate team, to implement project/business requirements
o Well-developed self-management skills and demonstrated partnership abilities to mentor and assist project/business requirements
o Intermediate MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Predict or ARM Software.
o Current NV1 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.
BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families. We support our veteran community through our internal veteran network (VetNet Australia) and strong charitable partnerships, internal offerings including reserve service leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program and other exclusive offerings available through our strategic partners.
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.
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.
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