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Shipping & Receiving Specialist

Townsville, Queensland Job ID BOE/1830814 Category Boeing Defence Australia Post Date Nov. 12, 2024
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Location:
Townsville
Category:
Business Support
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1830814
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The AH-64E Boeing Apache helicopter has been selected for the Australian Army and will be coming into service soon, joining our current Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) supported rotary wing fleet of Chinook medium lift and EC-135 training helicopters. BDA supports these inspiring programs with Engineering, Maintenance, Logistics, Quality, System Safety and Management skills. BDA is looking for personnel to support this exciting opportunity.

This position will be based at Townsville, QLD. The expected start date for this position will be February 2025.

BDA provides a range of design, modification, production, repair and continuing airworthiness services to support Defence's aircraft fleets. We work hand-in-hand with our customers to develop and deliver critical capabilities to support their mission now and into the future.

About theopportunity

We are seeking experienced Shipping/Receiving Specialists,to support the AH-64E Apache capability and partner fleets. As a skilled Shipping/Receiving Specialist, you will apply your knowledge and experience to provide the following services for the Apache fleet:

  • Manages incoming/outgoing shipments for identification and damage
  • Confirms completeness and accuracy of receipt/shipping documentation
  • Identifies and resolves shipping/receiving discrepancies
  • Supports engagement with warehouse customers
  • Ensures accuracy and management of electronic warehouse databases
  • Carries out purchasing activities with directed suppliers
  • Position will be required to support rotating shift work patterns and periods of on-call duty

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

  • Previous ADF/FMS/Aviation warehousing experience will be highly regarded
  • A satisfactory level of physical fitness, required to perform certain levels of manual tasking
  • Current Drivers Licence and Forklift Operators license
  • Ability to work independently and produce a high standard of work
  • Good communication skills (written and verbal) that facilitate open and effective communications between key stake holders
  • Demonstrated high level of integrity and procurement ethics
  • Previous experience in Purchasing and Supply Management in aviation and/or Defence environment will be highly regarded
  • Baseline Security Clearance or ability to obtain

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.

Culture and Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, our employees benefit from flexible working options, global opportunities, salary packaging, performance incentives, study assistance, wellbeing programs and discounts on health insurance, travel and accommodation.

We're also committed to fostering an environment that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive for every employee, with great opportunities for professional growth. As an equal opportunity employer, female candidates, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply.

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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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