Welcome to BAE Systems Australia and congratulations on landing your new job! Your journey to protect what matters most starts here...

Your to-do list

Before you join us, there are a few things we need you to do. Please follow the steps below. Documents are accepted with either an electronic or handwritten signature. 

Tip: Save these files as you go. You’ll need to reply to your letter of offer email with all completed documents.

Review the Fair Work Information Statement, and if you are a casual employee, the Casual Employee Information Statement.

Read and sign your Letter of Offer which is attached to the email you received with a link to this webpage.

Please provide your TFN via MyGov. You can also include your super fund details via this app. If you do not have a MyGov account please complete the tax file number declaration form.

Before you start work you will need a TFN. If you do not have a TFN then please apply for one. If you do not submit a completed TFN Declaration Form within 28 days of commencing employment you will be taxed at the highest marginal rate which will impact your pay.

If you have provided your super fund via MyGov, skip to the next step. Otherwise review and join the Mercer BAE Systems Superannuation Plan or choose your own super fund by completing a standard choice form and supplying us with your super fund’s letter of compliance.

Where no choice of super fund form is returned, we will request your ‘stapled super fund’ details from the Australian Tax Office (ATO). If the ATO advises you do not have an existing ‘stapled super fund’, the Mercer BAE Systems Australia Superannuation plan will be deemed the chosen fund or as captured in your industrial agreement.

Complete both the new starter information sheet and bank account details form. 

If you have been advised that a security clearance is required for your role look out for an email from our security team with instructions on what to do next. More security clearance information.

If you are starting a role that requires you to wear a uniform and/or PPE clothing, please read the instructions below for the site you are joining.

It is important that you return all of your documents to us within three (3) days of receipt of your Letter of Offer email. If you have any questions, please contact our People Hub by replying to your Letter of Offer, or call them on 1300 223 457

Important information

Uniform and PPE pre-ordering

If you are required to wear a uniform and/or PPE in your new role, please review this information and follow the instructions for the site you will be based at. Unsure if uniforms or PPE are required for your role? Reach out to our People Hub team on 1300 223 457.

Preparing for your first day

There’s a lot to learn when you start a new job, and you’ll probably feel both excited and nervous about your first day.

  • Bring photo ID such as your driver’s licence and/or passport with you on your first day.
  • Review our website to learn more about our products and services, our generous employee benefits, and our locations.
  • We look forward to welcoming you! If you have any questions prior to your first day, please contact your people leader.

Additional resources

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Rewards and benefits in Australia

Great work deserves benefits that go beyond your salary. Whether it's health, wellbeing, or financial security for you and your family – our flexible benefits focus on what's important to you.

Two people looking out at the water at the Tropical Reef Shipyard in Cairns

About our company 

Learn about our programs and how we are strengthening Australia’s defence and security capabilities. 

Hunter Class Frigate Program 

We are leading the largest ever surface ship project in Australia’s defence history. The design and build of nine Hunter Class Frigates.