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Senior Subcontracts Specialist

Brisbane, Queensland Job ID BOE-1951730 Category Boeing Defence Australia Post Date Oct. 09, 2026
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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:
Brisbane
Category:
Business Support
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1951730
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The Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated Senior Subcontracts Specialist to join our E-7 business division to support the E-7 program.

Responsibilities:

In supporting the position, the successful candidate will be required to: 

  • Lead supply chain execution within the program and sit on the delivery-level leadership team;
  • Develop sourcing strategies and approaches to market for defence and aviation type goods and services;
  • Plan, draft, execute and manage a range of contracts types of varying complexities;
  • Engage with internal and external stakeholders;
  • Build and maintain core relationships with key The Boeing Company focals;
  • Maintain a relationship with suppliers and drive collaboration to ensure on time performance and compliance;
  • Participate in risk identification, mitigation planning and progress and status reporting; and
  • Ensure compliance with supply chain management and program corporate governance policies and procedures. 

Experience/Qualifications

The right applicant will have a combination of the following competencies: 

  • Five (5) to eight (8) years or more work experience in contracts management with prior experience in an engineering or project delivery organization being highly desirable;
  • Relevant Bachelor's degree in law, commerce or business;
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills;
  • Good working knowledge of the responsibilities and tasks performed in contracting and their interdependencies with other project activities (for example, engineering, logistics, finance); and
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders. 

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.

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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