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EHS Manager - MQ-28 Program & Production

Amberley, Queensland Job ID BOE-1930746 Category Boeing Defence Australia Post Date Jun. 24, 2026
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Job Description

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Location:
RAAF Base Amberley
Category:
Engineering / Technical
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1930746
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The Opportunity:

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) shapes the future of aerospace by delivering key programs for the Australian Defence Force. We lead the defence industry by providing advanced technology and proactively addressing the complex challenges of a changing defence environment.

Joining BDA offers the opportunity to contribute alongside a diverse team committed to excellence and innovation. Employees work on world-class capabilities and systems that protect Australia and its national interests and are encouraged to grow professionally in a supportive environment.

The Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager role requires an experienced leader that can exercise a pragmatic approach to effectively navigate a complex organization operating in a highly technical, innovative, and regulated environment.

Reporting to the Senior Manager EHS, the role can either be based in Toowoomba, or Brisbane (Amberley) with regular travel to Toowoomba.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and develop the MQ-28 program's EHS team to deliver high-quality support.
  • Promote a positive, collaborative EHS culture through visible leadership, stakeholder engagement, coaching and capability development.
  • Act as the primary focal point for all EHS matters within the business unit, providing expert advice and leadership support.
  • Partner with business leaders and program teams to integrate EHS strategy and management system requirements into operational planning, program execution, performance outcomes and effective risk management practices.
  • Guide and influence business leaders on risk mitigation, compliance requirements, and cultural development.
  • Execute oversight of EHS governance across the business unit, including compliance obligations, policies, procedures, standards, approvals and controls to ensure their effectiveness.
  • Lead your team in delivering assurance activities including internal audits, inspections, reviews and management system health checks, and support readiness for customers, regulatory and certification activities as required.
  • Monitor and report on EHS performance, including incidents, hazards, risks, audit findings, corrective actions, trends and improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborate with Global and Australian EHS teams to ensure alignment between the program and broader objectives.
  • Lead and support incident investigations, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, and lessons learned activities.

To be successful, you will possess some/all the following:

  • 5+ years in EHS leadership roles within Australia, with strong preference for continuously operating business with dynamic risk profiles.
  • Collaborative and influential with a strong commitment to outcomes and values-based leadership.
  • Strong communicator who can engage and motivate geographically dispersed teams.
  • Lead with initiative and exercise critical systems thinking to deliver integrated solutions to complex problems.
  • Adaptable and solutions-focused.

Benefits:

  • Salary packaging
  • Flexible office and remote working options.
  • Broad professional development and education support.
  • Competitive salary packaging, bonus program and corporate discounts.

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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  • Competitive base pay and incentive programs.
  • Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
  • Resources and opportunities to grow your career.
  • Up to $10,000 match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.
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