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Business Continuity Management Lead

Brisbane, Queensland Job ID BOE-1919862 Category Boeing Defence Australia Post Date Apr. 17, 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:
Brisbane
Category:
Trade / Operations
Position Type:
Temporary
Job Reference:
BOE/1919862
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The Opportunity

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is committed to the highest standards of safety, resilience and risk management across our aerospace and defence programs. We are seeking an experienced Business Continuity Expert to join our Assurance, Risk and Compliance team to strengthen organisational resilience, lead continuity planning and embed proactive recovery and preparedness practices across BDA. In this role you will partner with cross-functional teams to design, test and improve business continuity and crisis response arrangements that protect people, capability and mission outcomes.

This is an opportunity to contribute to a small, high-impact team of assurance specialists and investigators, shape continuity processes and tools, and influence resilience improvements across the business.

Applicants must be an Australian citizen and be able to obtain an NV1 security clearance. Preferred location is Brisbane CBD, with occasional travel to other BDA sites.  This is a temporary full time opportunity for 12 months.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development, maintenance and continuous improvement of enterprise Business Continuity Management (BCM) plans and playbooks.
  • Conduct business impact analyses (BIA), risk assessments and capability gap analyses to prioritise recovery strategies and single-point-of-failure mitigation.
  • Develop, coordinate and facilitate realistic exercises, simulations and scenario-based crisis response drills; capture lessons learned and drive improvement actions.
  • Support response by leading business continuity activation, coordination of recovery activities and ensuring effective handover between response and recovery phases.
  • Provide expert advice and guidance on continuity, resilience and recovery to program and functional leaders, including development of contingency arrangements and redundancy strategies.
  • Integrate continuity planning with safety, security, cyber, supply chain and operational risk activities to ensure aligned and comprehensive resilience controls.
  • Develop, review and improve continuity templates, triggers, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and governance artefacts to ensure consistent, auditable practice across BDA.
  • Design, develop and deliver training on BCM to relevant business unit participants.
  • Analyse incident and exercise data to identify trends, predictive indicators and opportunities for proactive mitigation and improved recovery outcomes.
  • Present continuity risks, status of readiness and improvement recommendations to senior leadership and governance forums.

Experience / Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline (e.g., Business Continuity, Risk Management, Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety) or equivalent industry experience.
  • 5+ years' experience in business continuity, crisis management, resilience, emergency management or closely related roles in a regulated, complex environment (aerospace, defence, aviation, utilities, financial services, mining etc.).
  • Demonstrated expertise in BCM frameworks, business impact analysis and continuity plan development.
  • Certifications such as ISO 22301 Lead Implementer/Auditor or equivalent or Professional industry memberships are highly desirable.
  • Experience integrating continuity with safety management systems (SMS), security, cyber resilience and supply chain risk management.
  • Strong skills in exercise design, facilitation and after-action review to drive actionable improvements.
  • Competency with risk management frameworks and data analysis/reporting tools to support trend analysis and management reporting.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with proven ability to influence leaders and coordinate multi-disciplinary responses under pressure.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.

How to Apply
If you are passionate about strengthening organisational resilience and have the skills to lead robust continuity outcomes across complex programs, we want to hear from you. Please submit your application addressing the selection criteria and outlining relevant experience.

  • Applicants must be Australian citizens and able to obtain NV1 Defence security clearance.
  • Preferred location: Brisbane CBD

About Us

Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation's most important programs for the Australian Defence Force. As a BDA employee, you will join other innovative, ethical people who have the critical skills required to develop and deliver world class capabilities and systems to protect Australia and its national interests. 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.

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are core values. 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.

Benefits

We value the health and wellbeing of our employees and after a successful probation period, offer flexibility including working from home, and flexible start and finish times (in line with business requirements), allowing you to balance your career with what is important to you outside of work.

Working within our team, you will have the opportunity to gain in-depth exposure across various exciting projects and build on your professional network with internal stakeholders and external partners in the industry.

We will celebrate your successes and achievements with a formal reward and recognition program and through employee awards.

We value your professional development and will provide a vast range of formal and informal training, as well as assistance to pursue further education.

We offer competitive salary packaging options, and our Employee Incentive Program includes a bonus scheme and a wide range of corporate discounts.

As part of a global company, your career opportunities extend internationally.

BDA actively encourages applications from all members of society. We believe we are our best when our workforce reflects the diverse, talented and passionate communities in which we live and operate. We are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive workplace and recognise the strength this brings to our business.

We foster an environment where every team member can bring their whole selves to work, with equal opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

  • Flexible working options
  • Study assistance & development opportunities
  • Salary packaging
  • Employee Incentive Program
  • Global opportunities
  • Inclusive culture

 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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  • Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
  • Resources and opportunities to grow your career.
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