Ethics Manager

Job Description

At 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 ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. 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 opportunity for an Ethics Manager to join our team. The preferred location of this role is Adelaide, however other locations will be considered.

Reporting to the Head of Audit and Ethics, you will be responsible for leading the delivery of the Ethics Program across the Australian Business in accordance with the BAE Systems Business Conduct Strategy through effective management, communication and reporting against the program objectives and deliverables.

The Ethics Officer community deployed across the Australian Business supports the Ethics Manager by providing a wide-reaching communication channel to maintain and uphold the expected conduct of the workforce. Equally, the Ethics Manager supports the Ethics Officers through ongoing capability development and advice.

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, with options of working a 9-day fortnight and/or hybrid working.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage the roll out of the annual Business Conduct Training to all employees
• Oversee, train and coach Ethics Officers, including refreshing the Ethics Officer network where required
• Provide regular reporting to the Head of Audit and Ethics – Australia and to the Group Ethics Governance functions
• Evaluate and coordinate the management and resolution of Ethics issues and sensitive personal matters with other functions of the Australian Business, including the conduct of investigations and oversight of actions where appropriate

About YOU

• Prior experience working in the Business Conduct, Human Resources and/or Legal field
• Experience in the conduct of corporate workplace investigations and reporting
• Extensive experience in dealing with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation
• Experience in the application of employment relations and whistleblower practices
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and confidence in facilitating training to a wide audience
• Tertiary qualifications in Australian Industrial Relations Law, Human Resources, Business or Commerce highly desirable
• Ability to work flexibly where some evening calls with the UK will be required
• Ability to travel domestic and international (occasionally) as required

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.

We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates 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 know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.

As Australia’s largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.

We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and 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.

As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.

To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au