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MRO Services Support Manager

Amberley, Queensland Job ID BOE/1865803 Category Boeing Defence Australia Post Date Jun. 09, 2025
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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:
RAAF Base Amberley
Category:
Business Support
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1865803
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About us

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the Nation's most important Programs for the Australian Defence Force.

Joining us is a chance to make your mark, working with a diverse team that is united in pushing the boundaries of imagination and excellence.

We currently employ more than 2,500 people across 14 sites in Australia and three international locations and have a range of opportunities available as we plan for future growth.

The opportunity

We are seeking a talented, motivated and professional Maintenance Repair & Overhaul (MRO) Support Manager to join the MRO Services team. The MRO Services Support Manager will manage a diverse team in our exciting and rewarding Capability. This position will support the Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Capability across all BDA MRO supported Programs and is located at RAAF Base Amberley, QLD.

What You'll Do

  • Lead with Excellence: Leading a multidisciplinary team of employees providing support to MRO programs Nationally
  • Collaborate for Success: Ensure team safety, harmony, technical development, authorisation & training obligations and personal welfare are promoted
  • Manage Team Objectives: Objectives are met and reported by applying ethical values to our organisational behaviours, whilst maintaining compliance to applicable regulations & standards including Legislative, DASR, ISO & Boeing
  • Optimize Maintenance Policy: Standardise processes and procedures across all BDA MRO Programs
  • Support Growth: Support to current and emerging business new campaigns
  • Foster Team Development: Use your exceptional soft skills to lead and manage a team, promoting safety, harmony, and professional growth.
  • Drive Ethical Practices: Ensure that team objectives are met while upholding our ethical values and compliance with legislative, DASR, ISO, and Boeing standards.
  • Champion: The identification of efficiencies, improvements and best practices
  • Lead by example to ensure conformance with BDA's values and policies, especially in relation to workplace safety, equity and diversity and environmental management

What We're Looking For

  • Experience in DASR P66, P145 & P147 (Desirable)
  • Qualifications in Maintenance and or Engineering in an Aviation discipline (Desirable)
  • Experience in managing Technical Personnel within a CASA, DASA or equivalent accredited organization (Desirable)
  • Defence experience is highly regarded but not essential
  • Qualifications
    • Formal qualifications in either Aviation Maintenance, Engineering, Project Management or Technical Discipline.
  • Skills: -
    • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate between stakeholders of differing cultural backgrounds and experience
    • Business acumen to ensure prioritisation and pragmatic deconfliction of stakeholder competing needs
    • Emotional intelligence to intuitively identify and action stakeholders needs when conducting business in a high tempo environment
  • Experience:
    • Proven experience in managing and leading teams of technical personnel, preferably in an aviation maintenance environment.
    • Demonstrated ability to balance customer and business priorities to meet required outcomes.
    • Demonstrated ability to operate in a high paced operational environment.

Security Clearance

You will be required to successfully undergo the vetting process for a government security clearance (Negative Vet 1) sponsored by BDA. Therefore, you must be willing to disclose all relevant and required information and must have the ability to verify your background for your whole life i.e. birth to present time. More information on the security clearance vetting process is available on the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) website:www.agsva.gov.au

Why Join Us?

  • Attractive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary package and Management Incentive Plan along with exceptional career development opportunities to help you grow.
  • Invest in Your Future: We offer educational assistance to support your professional development and help you succeed.
  • Prioritise Your Wellbeing: Access our Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support, plus receive a complimentary annual flu vaccination to keep you healthy.
  • Exclusive Perks: Benefit from discounts on health insurance, travel, and accommodations, enhancing your lifestyle and savings.
  • Comprehensive Leave Policies: Take advantage of our comprehensive leave policies, including Paid Parental Leave, Defence Reservist Leave, Gender Affirmation Leave, and First Nation Cultural Leave.
  • Engage with the Community: Join social and community groups and participate in initiatives that support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs, particularly in STEM fields.


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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Your Benefits

No matter where you are in life, our benefits help prepare you for the present and the future.

  • 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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