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Team Lead/Mission Planning Specialist

Amberley, Queensland Job ID BOE/1852318AMB Category Boeing Defence Australia Post Date Apr. 10, 2025
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Job Description

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Location:
RAAF Base Amberley
Category:
Engineering / Technical
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1852318AMB
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An exciting and unique opportunity to be a part of a team supporting the FA/18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler aircraft at the RAAF Base Amberley has become available. Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is now recruiting for a Team Lead/Mission Planning Specialist.If you have the passion and desire to provide Mission Planning System support that is meaningful, fulfilling and challenging, this is the career path for you.

Having a Defence Operational Mission Planning System background, strong technical knowledge and the ability to manage a diverse team will prove invaluable in this position.

This role based at RAAF Base, Amberley, QLD.

Please be aware, this role is not suitable for remote work.

The Opportunity

As the Team Leader, you will lead a team of Mission Planning specialists and Systems Administrators to deliver Mission Planning Systems outcome within the operational flying unit of Number 82 Wing, you will be responsible for delivering mission planning capability through the prioritisation and management of the Mission Planning Environment for the Air Combat Electronic Attack Sustainment Program (ACEASP) with Boeing Defence Australia (BDA). Located at RAAF Base Amberley, you will be part of the ICT Operations team that is a key contributor to the program which employs the best talent to develop and deliver world class capabilities and systems to protect Australia and its national interests.

As the Team Lead/Mission Planning Specialist you will:

  • Leading and supporting mission planning and debriefing to F/A-18F & EA-18G aircrew as part of a collaborative mission delivery team.
  • You will be the primary point of contact between Boeing Defence Australia and the customer in collaborating and communicating across a multi-disciplined work environment.
  • Lead and mentor the team to bring out the best in team members with varying levels of experience within a multiple ICT environment.
  • Plan and prioritise tasking including rostering to maximise deliverables for the customer.
  • Be available to travel both domestically and internationally on an infrequent basis to support the customer.
  • Collaborate with project managers, systems and software engineers throughout the engineering lifecycle to meet design & support requirements.


About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

  • Prior Operational Mission Planning Systems experience across multiple IT disciplines ideally with 3+ years' experience in similar roles.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills to effectively manage a team of Mission Planning Specialists and System Administrators.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills and the ability to clearly articulate complex concepts to a broad and diverse audience.
  • Experience within a classified Defence environment (Desirable).
  • Ability and Willingness to gain up to Top Secret (Positive Vetting) Security Clearance.


DESIRABLE SKILLS:

Awareness of:

  • Systems Administration and support for Corporate and Secret environments.
  • Microsoft Windows Server.
  • Active Directory, Group Policy.
  • Network configuration and management.
  • Cyber Security essentials (ISM/PSPF Frameworks).


Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.


What's on offer?

Boeing values the health and wellbeing of our employees and offer true flexibility including working from home, compressed work weeks, and opportunities for part time arrangements, allowing you to balance your career with what is important to you outside of work.

Other benefits:

  • Work on cutting edge projects with opportunities to work across platforms.
  • Attractive remuneration and annual bonus.
  • Formal mentoring and training as well as on the job learning.
  • Formal reward and recognition program.
  • Access discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation.
  • Paid study leave, paid parental leave and Defence leave.
  • Salary packaging options available.
  • Health and wellbeing benefits including annual flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program.
  • Social and community groups.


BDA works with strong links with our global Boeing community and we strongly encourage collaboration with our international counterparts.

If you are ready to join an industry leader, 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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