Project Planning & Controls – Batch Planning Lead

Job Location: Osborn Naval Shipyard in South Australia, Henderson in Western Australia or our Melbourne Street Office in Victoria – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow – shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space – there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Role Description:

The Level 0 Programme Batch Planning Lead is accountable for the development, control, and assurance of the integrated Level 0 & Level 1 schedule for all Batches, including major elements of the program. The role provides strategic scheduling leadership across multiple ships, ensuring interdependencies between Manufacturing, shipyard capacity, supply chains, combat system integration, and trials resources are fully integrated and actively managed. The position ensures the Level 0 schedule optimises batch delivery outcomes, maintains coherence across ship build sequences, and provides authoritative schedule insight to support executive decision-making, risk management, and government governance in a complex, highly regulated defence environment.

Core Duties:

Accountable for the HCF Program Level 0 Master schedule and Level 1 schedule for all 6 Ships
Define and control batch-level milestones, delivery sequences, and cadence across ships.
Ensure visibility of ship-to-ship dependencies and handovers within the overall programme timeline.
Collaborate closely with Future scopes team to ensure integrated TCE/future batch is seamlessly integrated into the PMB
Establish program strategic resource requirements including future scopes not contracted
Work closely with Operations Team to consider not only HCFP Ship Yard capacity but multiship impacts from other platforms
Review and validate the schedule data input into the Project Performance Review Pack (PPRP)
Conduct monthly analysis on schedule movements, critical path analysis, key milestone reporting, float management – Specifically focussed on Batch implications
Provide management information and analysis to the monthly Schedule Integration Review
Pro-actively manage and report the affect of Schedule Risk and Uncertainty on the SRA and provide recommendation for action to the management team
Liaise with the Risk team and lead the quarterly Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA) process
Pro-actively manage and report the affect of Schedule Risk and Uncertainty

Essential Skills:

Ability to use several analytical techniques to break apart complex problems into component parts
When looking at information, sees patterns, trends, or missing pieces
Ability to motivate individuals and teams across a number of business areas, to shape and implement business requirements
In depth understanding of Project Management/Controls function and its interactions with other functions
Ability to balance conflicting priorities to deliver against customer and business requirements, with appropriate stakeholder management
Ability to negotiate with and influence internal and/or external stakeholders in a way which generates business benefit whilst maintaining key relationships
Ability to use and adapt written and verbal communication skills to suit a variety of difference audiences is critical to this role
Intermediate MS Office skills, especially in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project

The Hunter Class Frigate Team

BAE Systems Australia is leading the largest ever surface ship project in Australia’s defence history – the design and build of Hunter class frigates. The Hunter Class Frigate Program is transforming Australia’s shipbuilding industry by supporting the building of a world-class, continuous naval shipbuilding capability for our nation

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work – this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family – support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team to discuss the support you may need. You can also connect with us via Careers and Employment.

Security statement

Please note, 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 one. Further information regarding security clearances.