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Technical Illustrator

Oakey, Queensland Job ID BOE/1873980O Category Boeing Defence Australia Post Date Jul. 16, 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:
Oakey
Category:
Business Support
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1873980O
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The Opportunity -

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is looking for a Technical Illustrator who will join the AH-64E Boeing Apache team. The AH-64E Boeing Apache helicopter has been selected for the Australian Army and will be coming into service soon, joining our current BDA supported rotary wing fleet of Chinook medium lift and EC-135 training helicopters. BDA supports these rotary wing programs with Engineering, Maintenance, Logistics, Quality, System Safety and Management skills. BDA are looking for personnel to support this exciting opportunity.

This role is based at Swartz Barracks, Oakey.

As a Technical Illustrator you will:

  • Develop and review of critical and routine technical publication revision tasks for customers
  • Work closely with Project Coordinators and Execution Leads to ensure timely and accurate completion of tasks to achieve project revision deliveries.
  • Conduct quality and in process reviews and validation of technical publications.

At BDA our Technical Illustrator's help progress the Maintenance and Operator Manuals, and will require candidates to possess the following attributes:

  • Dynamic, innovative and likes to think outside the square
  • Team orientated, influential and likes a challenge
  • An advocate for diversity and inclusion and will be actively involved in leading change
  • An excellent communicator who can engage and motivate diverse and geographically dispersed teams; and
  • Outcome focused and demonstrates strong values-based leadership.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have a collaborative team approach, well developed analytical skills and excellent written and verbal skills.

  • Illustration Software - General knowledge of Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) illustration software applications such as CorelDraw for technical graphic creation.
    • General knowledge of the capabilities of each tool and the ability to determine the
      appropriate application to use for a particular task.
    • General knowledge of Computer-aided Design (CAD) software.
  • Engineering Drawings & Specs - General ability to read, understand, and interpret
    engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Technical Illustrations - General knowledge of technical illustration principles and
    techniques for creating graphic representations (e.g., mechanical, perspective,
    isometric, orthographic, and wiring diagrams) from technical engineering data. Can work
    under general guidance to complete tasks.
  • A high standard of communication skills that facilitate interaction between the project staff and key internal customer groups

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.

What's on offer?

Boeing's success depends on developing and retaining top talent by creating an inclusive work environment where every teammate can perform at their best.

Our teammates are guided by a set of values and behaviours that define how we work together to fulfill the company's mission to protect, connect and explore our world and beyond:

  • Safety & Quality: We prioritise safety and quality at every step, and take responsibility for our important mission.
  • Trust: Become part of a team that builds lasting trust through integrity, transparency, and a commitment to customer priorities.
  • People Focus: Experience a supportive culture where collaboration and respect empower us to achieve our shared mission together.
  • Ownership: Embrace accountability and take pride in your work as we strive for excellence in delivering outstanding products and services.
  • Innovation: Transform challenges into opportunities with your curiosity and creativity as we shape the future of aerospace.

If you are ready to take your career to new heights, we want to hear from you!


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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