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Mission Planning Specialist / Team Lead

Amberley, Queensland Job ID BOE/1852318B Category Boeing Defence Australia Post Date Mar. 31, 2025
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Job Description

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Location:
RAAF Base Amberley
Category:
Engineering / Technical
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1852318B
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An exciting and unique opportunity to be a part of a diverse team supporting the FA/18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler aircraft at the RAAF Base Amberley has become available. If you have the passion and desire to provide Mission Planning System support that is meaningful, fulfilling and challenging, this is the career path for you.

As an equal opportunity employer that promotes a diverse and safe workplace environment, one of the country's leading and preferred defence partners, Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is now recruiting for a Mission Planning Specialist/Team Lead role based at RAAF Base, Amberley, QLD.

Please be aware, this role is not suitable for remote work.

This position will lead a team of Mission Planning specialists and Systems Administrators to deliver Mission Planning Systems outcome to Super Hornet and Growler aircrew.

Having a Defence Operational Mission Planning System background, strong technical knowledge and the ability to manage a diverse team will prove invaluable in this position.

JOB SUMMARY:

As the Team Leader, within the operational flying unit of Number 82 Wing, you will be responsible for delivering Mission Planning Capability through the prioritisation and management of the Mission Planning Environment for the Air Combat Electronic Attack Sustainment Program (ACEASP) with Boeing Defence Australia (BDA). Located at RAAF Base Amberley, you will be part of the ICT Operations team that is a key contributor to the program which employs the best talent to develop and deliver world class capabilities and systems to protect Australia and its national interests.

As the Mission Planning Specialist/Team Lead you will:

  • Support Mission planning and debriefing to F/A-18F & EA-18G aircrew as part of a collaborative mission delivery team.
  • Collaborate and communicate across a multi-disciplined work environment.
  • Act as an engaging facilitator, bringing out the best in team members with varying levels of experience.
  • Plan, develop and implement designed solutions to technical problems.
  • Be available to travel both domestically and internationally on an infrequent basis to conduct activities.
  • Support multiple software systems to build a key BDA software development environment.
  • Collaborate with project managers, systems and software engineers throughout the engineering lifecycle to meet design & support requirements.


About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

  • Prior Operational Mission Planning Systems experience across multiple IT disciplines ideally with 3+ years' experience in similar roles.
  • Leadership skills to effectively manage a team of Mission Planning Specialists and System Administrators.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills and the ability to clearly articulate complex concepts to a broad and diverse audience.
  • Experience dealing with classified defence environments.
  • Ability & Willingness to gain up to Top Secret (Positive Vetting) Security Clearance.


CORE EXPERTISE:

  • Operational Mission Planning Environment knowledge and skills with expertise in supporting MPE to deliver operational and/or tactical outcomes for the operator.
  • A knowledge and understanding of the aircrew Mission Planning Cycle.
  • Experience in prioritising and managing tasks to support a diverse team of highly skilled system administrators.


DESIRABLE SKILLS:

Knowledge of:

  • Systems Administration and support for Corporate and Secret environments.
  • Microsoft Windows Server.
  • Active Directory, Group Policy.
  • Network configuration and management.
  • Cyber Security certification.
  • Knowledge and/or familiarity with the ISM/PSPF Frameworks.


Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.


What's on offer?

Boeing values the health and wellbeing of our employees and offer true flexibility including working from home, compressed work weeks, and opportunities for part time arrangements, allowing you to balance your career with what is important to you outside of work.

Other benefits:

  • Work on cutting edge projects with opportunities to work across platforms.
  • Attractive remuneration and annual bonus.
  • Formal mentoring and training as well as on the job learning.
  • Formal reward and recognition program.
  • Access discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation.
  • Paid study leave, paid parental leave and Defence leave.
  • Salary packaging options available.
  • Health and wellbeing benefits including annual flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program.
  • Social and community groups.


BDA works with strong links with our global Boeing community and we strongly encourage collaboration with our international counterparts.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and veterans are encouraged to apply.

If you are ready to join an innovative industry leader and would like to register your interest in working for Boeing, please click Apply Now.


Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

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