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 multiple new opportunities for production planners to join our Destroyer Capability Enhancement Program based at SA-Osborne Naval Shipyard, reporting to the production planning manager. Although these opportunities are full time, flexible work arrangements, such as working a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working could be accommodated.
As a production planner on the Destroyer Capability Enhancement Program, you will be responsible for a broad range of activities including maintaining the as-planned configuration baseline from the manufacturing bill of material, creation of work orders and job cards, performing production scheduling, capacity planning, production monitoring and production reporting to manage the upgrade and maintenance of ships.

Key responsibilities include:

• Creation of a detailed production schedule, work order and job card activities
• Assigning materials to complete work scope of job cards
• Development and assignment of production budgets based on allocation of business norms and assistance in aligning production and project budgets
• Progress monitoring, analysing and reporting on the production schedule to both internal and external customers
• Representing planning, as required, with Integrated Work Team

About YOU

• Demonstrated experience in a production, scheduling/ production planning type role, preferably in shipbuilding/maintenance, heavy engineering industries or equivalent trade or tertiary qualifications
• Working experience in the ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Competency in the use of Microsoft Office applications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to suit a variety of different stakeholders

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.
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.
International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. Please visit this webpage for more information.