Job description
At BAE Systems Australia
* 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 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 currently have a new and exciting opportunity for a Sustainment Quality Assurance Manager to join our Maritime Australia business based at Garden Island, NSW.
We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as hybrid working.
Reporting to the Head of Quality, you will be responsible to oversee the quality management of BAE Systems Destroyer Group (DDG) Capability Lifecycle Contract Manager (CLCM) program and provide lead quality support for the associated Capability Enhancement Integration Project (CEIP) whilst effectively managing all assurance activities associated with the CLCM and DDG Systems Program Office (SPO).
Key responsibilities include:
* Champion and be responsible for the overarching quality management, review and assurance of DDGSPO QMS library documentation in accordance with program procedures and requirements
* Responsible for effectively managing all assurance activities associated with the program, including program specific ISO9001 accreditations and certification, company enterprise audit database and Maritime Business Management Systems (BMS)
* Lead all levels of auditing on behalf of the customer, including leading the team of auditors, managing corrective actions and non-conformances
* Be accountable for the correlation of accurate Quality data to support reporting through various BAE Systems and Commonwealth systems
* Provide quality support to achieve contractual and program milestones and represent DDG CLCM, DDGSPO, BAE Systems Head of Quality and/or Maritime Sustainment Quality team for internal and external meetings
* Represent and facilitate DDG SPO auditing for the CoA/Navy/SPO of the Sydney based operations based at Garden Island Defence Precinct, internal and external,
* Lead, support and implement continuous improvement and quality engineering/assurance improvement activities
About YOU
* Certificate/diploma in quality or related discipline with lead auditor certification is essential
* Demonstrated quality assurance experience including proven experience in leading diverse team
* Strong knowledge of quality related standards ISO9100 & AS9100 and associated defence sector regulations
* An ability to develop & negotiate a QMS execution strategy for multiple programs, ensuring the execution at any point in time is aligned with the company's growth/ expansion
* Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build good relationships with a range of stakeholders
* Strong customer engagement and leadership skills with maritime industry experience, will be highly regarded
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 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.
We recognise the value through experiences, backgrounds and expertise each individual and partnering organisation brings to achieve success as a team.
To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit:
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.