Program Risk Lead

• Critical High Frequency Communications System upgrade
• Contribute to increased capability for the Australian Defence Force
• Lead the Risk Management approach

About you

Your knowledge and experience in Risk Management will enable you to lead the matrix Risk Management approach, facilitate best practice and ensure full risk alignment through the scope of the program – Acquisition, Support and Legacy.   You will implement and deliver an effective Risk Management governance methodology and consistently act as an expert in your field; providing mentoring and coaching in the risk capability to others within the program as required.  

About the role

Reporting to the Program Manager JP9101, you will own and deliver the complexities of risk management, assumptions and dependencies within the JP9101 High Frequency Communications System upgrade program.

Based in Keswick, Adelaide you will capture and analyse risks, maintain the integrity of risk registers, facilitate regular reviews, support risk based decisions and prepare reports and data to present to key senior stakeholders internal and externally.

To be successful you will bring:

• Australian Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Commonwealth Defence Security Clearance
• Significant risk management experience within a complex engineering and project execution program (preferrably Defence industry focused)
• Experience applying advanced quantative risk and analysis techniques
• Full project lifecycle exposure – in both Acquisition and Support Contracts
• Proven project leadership experience and ability to influence
• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Project Management or similar (preferred)

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you  

• We provide an agile work environment where you’re able to work onsite and remotely, and to set you up for this we provide a laptop and working from home kit if required, in addition we offer compressed hours which can provide you even more flexibility;  
• Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, volunteer leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;  
• We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave;  
• You’ll have access to beRewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan;  
• Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus wellbeing leave;  
• You’ll be able to participate in our weRecognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in living our principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver.  

Who we are

Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century.  

Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,500 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion. We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy.  

Some of the programs our team across Australia and New Zealand are proud to be a part of involve:  

• Providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services through our Aviation & Critical Services business;  
• Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships through our Marine business;  
• Providing fleet wide through life support and asset management services for Navy customers; 
• Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Mission & Support Systems business.  

So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button below.  

To learn more about us visit www.babcock.com.au 

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain an appropriate level of Commonwealth Personnel Security Clearance, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks.  These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.

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Job req # 60362