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MQ-28 Program Administrators

Brisbane, Queensland Job ID BOE/1876759M Category Boeing Defence Australia Post Date Aug. 01, 2025
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Job Description

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Location:
Brisbane
Category:
Business Support
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1876759M
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The opportunity

The Boeing MQ-28 A Ghost Bat is a globally significant program that will deliver a disruptive advantage in airborne missions. Developed in partnership with the Royal Australian Air Force, it is the first military combat aircraft to be designed, manufactured and assembled in Australia in 50 years.

As the MQ-28 Program Administrator, you will work alongside Program Coordinators and Administrators in the MQ-28 Program Integration Office to learn and excel in the role. While developing professionally, you will be supporting the MQ-28 Program to deliver a key capability to our customers. There are multiple positions based in Melbourne and Brisbane.

In this role you will assist the MQ-28 Program with day-to-day program administration, including:

  • Coordinate program visits & events, including booking meeting rooms, organising catering, room setup, and collating attendee information
  • Liaise and coordinate stakeholders between Boeing entities
  • Perform onboarding and Program Access requirements
  • Managing MQ-28 Program merchandise
  • Managing key communication tools such Coordination Memos and Distribution Lists
  • Granting access to digital tools through approved workflows
  • Monitoring group mailboxes, group calendars and distributing external requests to the appropriate personnel
  • Support the Leadership Team with general administrative duties
  • At all times, engage and interact with team members at every level to support program operation

Experience/Qualifications

  • Experience in an Executive Assistant, Administration or Coordinator role.
  • Intermediate MS suite skills and experience.
  • Ability to effectively communicate and network across all levels of our business.
  • Ability to solve problems, provide critical thinking and adapt easily to fast changing situations.
  • A willingness to learn.
  • Project management qualifications are desirable, but not essential.
  • Applicants must be an Australian Citizen and hold, or have ability to obtain, an Australian Defence security NV1 clearance.
  • Hold a current drivers license and have the ability to drive if required by the role.

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.

What's on offer?

BDA provides people, expertise, process and tools to manage aircraft design, repair and continuing airworthiness capabilities supporting program execution and growth opportunities. Forward looking, BDA has developed a Capability Plan to meet our defence customers' evolving needs, both in Australia and internationally.

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.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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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Your Benefits

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  • 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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