Program Change Officer

SAAB; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks paid leave per year

14% superannuation

Free Income Protection Insurance

Flexible working options

Saab shares matching scheme

MySaab discounts

Job summary

Saab Australia is seeking a Change Officer to support the Program Change Manager within the Combat System Delivery team. The role focuses on planning and processing changes through Change Boards, and delivering a standardised Change Management framework across stakeholders.

Key requirements include 2–5 years of project administration in Defence, awareness of change management, and the ability to obtain NV1 clearance.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of administrative experience in a project environment (essential) in Defence industry (preferable).
• Awareness of Configuration control and/or Change Management.
• Experience in major defence or construction projects.
• Experience using PLM tools and other ERP tools.
• Must be able to gain and hold an NV1 defence security accreditation and meet other requirements for access to export controlled data.
• Australian citizenship and ability to obtain Australian Defence Security Clearance to NV1 level.

Responsibilities

• Support the Program Change Manager and stakeholders in managing program change.
• Ensure that changes through Change Boards are planned, managed and processed effectively, including preparation and distribution of agenda/minutes and tracking actions.
• Capture the impact of change through analysis and reporting.
• Support a standardised Project Change Management Framework across all stakeholders including IM&T infrastructure.
• Provide guidance on the Change Management Framework for standardised application of change processes.
• Work with stakeholders to enable effective control of change across the Program (Engineering, Program Management, Finance, Operations).

Skills

Admin experience

NV1 clearance eligibility

Change management awareness

Tools

PLM tools

ERP tools

Job description

The Change Officer will support the Program Change Manager and all stakeholders in managing program change as a of part of the Combat System (CS) Delivery team.

Further, the successful candidate will:

Ensure that change sentenced through the Change Boards is planned, managed and processed efficiently and effectively. Including the preparation and distribution of agenda and minutes for the Change Boards, and managing actions from the Change Boards.

Capture the Impact of Change, through analysis and reporting.

Support the Delivery of an overall standardised and repeatable Project Change Management Framework / Organisation across all stakeholders; inclusive of IM&T infrastructure.

Be able to provide guidance to stakeholders on the overall Change Management Framework to enable a standardised and consistent application of the change processes.

Work closely with the all stakeholders to enable the effective control of change across the Program (including Engineering, Program Management, Finance and Operations).

Flexible work arrangements such as hybrid work from home / office and a 9-day fortnight will be considered for this role.

About you

Your skills and experience will include:

• 2 – 5 years of administrative experience in a project environment (essential) in Defence industry (preferable).
• Awareness of Configuration control and/or Change Management.
• Experience in major defence or construction projects.
• Experience using PLM tools and other ERP tools.
• Must be able to gain and hold an NV1 defence security accreditation and meet other requirements for access to export controlled data.

Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold or be able to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance to NV1 level. Information including past and present nationality and citizenship may be requested to check eligibility for access to materials controlled under various export control regimes, including ITAR.

About us

Saab Australia is a defence, security and cyber solutions provider, specialising in the development and integration of major defence and security systems. For over 35 years in Australia, we have built a reputation for delivering complex systems integration projects that provide proven and advanced capabilities to keep us ahead of today’s challenges.

From combat, communications, security and underwater systems, to mixed reality, cyber security and deployable health solutions, our extensive portfolio of products and services provide high-technology solutions for defence forces and civil industries across the globe.

Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.

Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. Read more about us here .

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Culture and benefits

We employ over 1000 Australians and are committed to fostering a culture of excellence and enriching the employee experience.

By joining Saab, you’ll be a part of a collaborative and supportive organisation, where your professional growth and work-life balance are emphasised. You’ll work within an innovative and vibrant workplace, while having the opportunity to develop a long-term, fulfilling career.

As a valued team member of Saab Australia, you’ll access a variety of perks and benefits to support you and your family including:

• 6 weeks paid leave each year
• 14% superannuation
• Free Income Protection Insurance
• Flexible working options
• Access to the Saab shares matching scheme
• Access to MySaab - our online store offering everything from cash back at hundreds of stores to discounts from exclusive partners

By submitting an application to Saab, you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities including, but not limited to, reference checks, Australian Federal Police check, verification of working rights and qualifications, sanctions screening and a pre-employment medical declaration.

Saab Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply. We also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds.

Saab Australia is a nationally recognised Veteran Employer of Choice that welcomes the interest of ex-service members, veterans and their families.

Regardless of whether you value cutting edge technology, creativity or an innovative environment, everyone at Saab contributes to keeping people and society safe.