Job Location: Edinburgh, Adelaide: – We offer a range of flexible working arrangements including working a 9 day fortnight.
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:
We have a great opportunity for a Maintenance Manager – Governance to demonstrate their technical expertise and provide leadership on the Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN) program within our Strategic Surveillance business. This key role will report to the Operations Manager and will be offered on a permanent full time basis.
Core Duties:
- Ensure maintenance and support activities are undertaken and executed in accordance with regulations and the program maintenance management plan, meeting maintenance technical compliance
- Apply leadership, positive influence and effective communication to program stakeholders, assuring the successful provision of preventative and corrective maintenance actions
- Oversee maintenance technical training, ensuring maintenance and operational support personnel are adequately trained on the maintenance requirements, and their currency of technical qualifications are maintained
- Achieve, maintain and utilise effectively the senior maintenance manager delegation
- Enact a process of ongoing continuous improvement and performance evaluation with program maintenance and operational support services
- Act as a prime point of contact for maintenance and support services enquiries, collaborate effectively with customers, internal and external stakeholders, establishing good relationships and maintaining a positive work culture
- Assist the Operations Manager in maintaining the maintenance support network in relation to outsourced maintenance and support services
Essential Skills:
- Extensive experience as a maintenance manager and a relevant technical qualification
- Proven ability to resolve maintenance or support issues of a complex technical nature, knowledge of engineering governance and assurance in a regulatory environment
- Good communication, reporting and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and develop effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Resiliency and ability to provide leadership within a high paced environment, and the ability to undertake interstate travel
- Whilst not essential, maintenance Defence industry experience will be highly regarded
The Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN) and Arctic Over The Horizon Radar Team
The Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN) is a connected series of three remote over-the-horizon radars (OTHR) located in Queensland, the Northern Territory and Western Australia. The state-of-the-art defence radar system provides wide-area surveillance at ranges of 1,000 to 3,000 kilometres and plays a vital role in supporting the Australian Defence Force’s (ADF) air and maritime operations, border protection, disaster relief, and rescue operations.
As the Australian Government’s Over The Horizon Radar (OTHR) industry partner for JORN, BAE Systems is looking to mobilise an exceptional team to support a ground-breaking Defence export opportunity for the nation. This is your chance to join a growing team delivering world-leading capability to the Australian and Canadian Governments.
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.
We support our veteran community through VetNet Australia, along with initiatives such as Reserve Service Leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program, and partner-supported programs.
We welcome applications from all candidates and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.
We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180 and recipients of the Benchmarcx Top Employer for Candidate Experience Excellence 2026. As members of the Circle Back Initiative, we commit to responding to every applicant.
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.
