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Senior Subcontracts Specialist

Brisbane, Queensland Job ID BOE-1832720F Category Boeing Defence Australia Post Date Oct. 13, 2025
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Job Description

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Location:
Brisbane
Category:
Business Support
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1832720F
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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.

Joining us is a chance to make your mark, working with a 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 Senior Subcontracts Specialist to join our Joint Systems business division. We need a suitably qualified and motivated candidate who can support a wide variety of military network and communications programs located across Australia.

The Joint Systems portfolio provides a range of complex development and engineering support programs for our defence customers. Core capabilities delivered under each of the programs include system development and engineering support consisting of systems engineering, hardware and software engineering as well as operations and maintenance support services.

Responsibilities:

Any successful candidate will be required to:

  • Take the initiative and make sound judgements.
  • Develop sourcing strategies and approaches to market for military network and communications goods and/or services.
  • Draft, negotiate and manage contracts spanning the following activities: manufacturing, product supply and support, service delivery, software and other services.
  • Engage with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders.
  • Initiate and maintain relationships with subcontractors and third parties to drive collaboration and ensure on time delivery performance and compliance.
  • Collaborate closely with the Manager - Joint Systems Supplier Management.
  • Participate in and contribute to program progress reporting, planning reviews and meetings.
  • Uphold and ensure best practice across all supply chain and subcontracting activities.

Experience/Qualifications

A suitable candidate will have a combination of the following qualifications and experience:

  • A minimum of a bachelor's degree in law, commerce or business (with law being preferred).
  • Eight (8) years or more work experience in contracts management or procurement with prior defence experience being desirable but not essential.
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills.
  • Sound commercial acumen and an understanding of Australia's legal and regulatory framework.
  • Good working knowledge of the responsibilities and tasks performed in subcontracting and procurement and their interdependencies with other disciplines (for example, engineering, logistics, finance).
  • A willingness to work in a team environment collaboratively with others in support of a dynamic customer.

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements and applicants with current Australian defence clearances are highly desirable.

Culture

Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a focus on community that encourages movement within the organization. 

Our aim is to nurture our existing employees and help them reach their full potential and be part of an organisation that promotes a safe workplace environment.

Benefits

We value the health and wellbeing of our employees and offer true flexibility including working from home, compressed work weeks, 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 understand the importance of work-life balance and provide a mixture of flexible office and remote working options.
  • 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 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.

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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