Maintenance Supervisor

Join to apply for the Maintenance Supervisor role at BAE Systems About BAE Systems Australia Do interesting work that MATTERS ENJOY what you do 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 groundbreaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success, and 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 have an exciting permanent opportunity for a Maintenance Supervisor to join our advanced manufacturing team based at Edinburgh Parks SA . You will be responsible for planning and supervising maintenance across CNC machining and electronics, reducing downtime through preventative and corrective work, coordinating service providers, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. You’ll manage CMMS data, lead reliability improvements, mentor technicians, and work closely with production and engineering to keep equipment performing at its best. Key Responsibilities Plan and supervise daily maintenance across CNC machining and precision electronics. Minimise downtime through safe, effective preventative and corrective maintenance. Coordinate OEMs and service providers to maintain and improve equipment performance. Lead maintenance plans, schedules, and CMMS data accuracy (e.g., Oracle). Ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO 14001, ITAR, and internal standards. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, reliability investigations, and root cause analysis. Mentor and guide technicians, fostering collaboration with production and engineering teams. About YOU Maintenance leadership experience in manufacturing or defence, with proven team mentoring skills. Hands‑on knowledge of CNC machining centres, precision electronics, and support systems. Skilled in OEM coordination, maintenance planning, and CMMS/ERP systems (Oracle or similar). Understanding of AS9100, ISO 14001, ITAR compliance, and continuous improvement practices (TPM, Lean). Trade or Engineering qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics (essential); leadership diploma (desirable). Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain. We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9‑day fortnight. We believe in hiring for potential; we know that some candidates may 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 be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing. Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings. We foster an inclusive culture and a sense of belonging, allowing everyone to maximise their unique talents and be their best. As Australia’s largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected to a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you, whether that is a traditional path or a more unconventional one. There are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia. BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who served our nation and their families. We support our veteran community through an internal veteran network (VetNet Australia) and strong charitable partnerships, with internal offerings including reserve service leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program and other exclusive benefits from strategic partners. We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age or other lived experience; we 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 and have been awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R – Excellence in Candidate Experience Certification. 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. Further information regarding security clearances. International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and, as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. Please visit our website for more information. Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Management and Manufacturing Industries: Defence and Space Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr