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Contractor Supervisor Lead

Wellcamp, Queensland Job ID BOE-1905352 Category Boeing Defence Australia Post Date Jan. 22, 2026
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Location:
Toowoomba Wellcamp
Category:
Business Support
Position Type:
Temporary
Job Reference:
BOE/1905352
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The Opportunity
Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is seeking a Contractor Supervisor Lead to join the MQ‑28 Ghost Bat Production Facility build at Wellcamp Toowoomba, QLD.

This is a rare opportunity to work on Boeing's first final assembly facility outside North America and help build a state-of-the-art site that will deliver Australia's first military-designed combat aircraft in more than 50 years and redefine how advanced aircraft are made.

In this role you will build something that matters, grow with a high-performing team, and leave a legacy in Australian defence manufacturing

Why this is exciting

  • Be part of a once-in-a-generation mission the MQ-28 is a highly mature, innovative collaborative combat aircraft which is reshaping the future of airpower; you'll gain high-visibility leadership experience and a standout achievement for your career
  • Supervise the build of a state-of-the-art final assembly facility — shaping processes and decisions from day one, influence key milestones, and enjoy competitive reward, relocation support (if applicable), and the opportunity to grow with a long-term, high-impact program.

As the Contractor Supervisor Lead at Boeing you will:

  • Develop, maintain and update the master program (baseline schedule), key milestones and short and long term deliverables.
  • Ensure site complies with safety legislation, company HSE policies and project-specific plans.
    • Carrying out approval and oversight of JSEAs, Isolation (LOTO), permits, and high-risk work across site.
    • Coordinate and schedule trades and contractors for installation and commissioning activities.
  • Review and validate scope changes, assess impacts (cost/time/quality) and obtain approvals.
  • Conduct audits and maintain register
  • Co-ordinate induction programs
  • Prepare Safety management plans
  • Escalate critical risks to BDA or senior management as required.
  • Identify, assess and manage project risks; maintain and action the risk register and mitigation plans.
  • Prepare and deliver regular progress reports and convene key stakeholder meetings.
  • Develop baseline programmed with logic, durations, constraints and milestones..
  • Produce regular schedule reports, dashboards and programmed snapshots for PM and BDA Stakeholders
  • Identify the critical path and activities that threaten key milestones.
  • Ensure schedule logic matches site sequencing, plant hire schedules and required isolation/lockout-tagout arrangements and other high rash work area's.


Who we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building Engineering, Architecture or a closely related discipline (often required or highly preferred)
  • Diploma or advanced certificate in construction/project management for candidates without a degree.
  • Proven track record managing projects of similar scope, value and contract type.
  • Several years' practical on‑site construction experience (typical range: 5-10+ years depending on project size)
  • Knowledge of relevant building codes, statutory approvals, compliance and AS Standards
  • Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and shop drawings.
  • Ability to communicate effectively across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and management teams.
  • Collaborative mindset, excellent communication skills and a drive to mentor others.
  • Willingness to be based at Wellcamp with occasional travel to suppliers and Boeing sites.

Security requirement

  • Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements.

Location

  • Wellcamp (Toowoomba Regional Airport), Queensland, Australia

Contract Length

  • This is a two year fixed term contract commencing in May 2026.

Relocation

Will be considered for the right applicant.


Built on Boeing values — your everyday guide

  • Safety & Quality: Prioritise safety and deliver robust, reliable designs that Defence trusts.
  • Trust: Operate with integrity, transparency and an unwavering commitment to customer priorities.
  • People Focus: Thrive in a collaborative culture that values respect, mentoring and teamwork.
  • Ownership: Take pride in your work and be accountable for delivering excellence across the lifecycle.
  • Innovation: Bring curiosity and creativity to turn technical challenges into capability advantage.

What's in it for you

  • Work on a once-in-a-generation defence program: lead delivery for Boeing's first final assembly facility outside North America and help produce Australia's first military-designed combat aircraft in 50+ years — a standout, high-visibility achievement for your career.
  • Significant leadership opportunity: supervise contractors and trades, shape processes and decisions from day one, and gain hands-on experience in a complex, high-impact build.
  • Real legacy and impact: contribute to a state-of-the-art facility and a program that will redefine advanced aircraft manufacturing in Australia.
  • Strong safety and values-driven culture: to operate within Boeing's safety-first, integrity-led environment that emphasises quality, ownership and innovation.

Join us and help build something big — a sovereign manufacturing capability, a bold new aircraft program, and the next chapter for Boeing in Australia.


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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