The Opportunity
Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is seeking a Contractor Supervisor Lead to join the MQ‐28 Ghost Bat Production Facility build at Wellcamp Toowoomba, QLD.
This is a rare opportunity to work on Boeing's first final assembly facility outside North America and help build a state-of-the-art site that will deliver Australia's first military-designed combat aircraft in more than 50 years and redefine how advanced aircraft are made.
In this role you will build something that matters, grow with a high-performing team, and leave a legacy in Australian defence manufacturing
Why this is exciting
* Be part of a once-in-a-generation mission the MQ-28 is a highly mature, innovative collaborative combat aircraft which is reshaping the future of airpower; you'll gain high-visibility leadership experience and a standout achievement for your career
* Supervise the build of a state-of-the-art final assembly facility — shaping processes and decisions from day one, influence key milestones, and enjoy competitive reward, relocation support (if applicable), and the opportunity to grow with a long-term, high-impact program.
As the Contractor Supervisor Lead at Boeing you will:
* Develop, maintain and update the master program (baseline schedule), key milestones and short and long term deliverables.
* Ensure site complies with safety legislation, company HSE policies and project-specific plans.
o Carrying out approval and oversight of JSEAs, Isolation (LOTO), permits, and high-risk work across site.
o Coordinate and schedule trades and contractors for installation and commissioning activities.
* Review and validate scope changes, assess impacts (cost/time/quality) and obtain approvals.
* Conduct audits and maintain register
* Co-ordinate induction programs
* Prepare Safety management plans
* Escalate critical risks to BDA or senior management as required.
* Identify, assess and manage project risks; maintain and action the risk register and mitigation plans.
* Prepare and deliver regular progress reports and convene key stakeholder meetings.
* Develop baseline programmed with logic, durations, constraints and milestones..
* Produce regular schedule reports, dashboards and programmed snapshots for PM and BDA Stakeholders
* Identify the critical path and activities that threaten key milestones.
* Ensure schedule logic matches site sequencing, plant hire schedules and required isolation/lockout-tagout arrangements and other high rash work area's.
Who we're looking for
* Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building Engineering, Architecture or a closely related discipline (often required or highly preferred)
* Diploma or advanced certificate in construction/project management for candidates without a degree.
* Proven track record managing projects of similar scope, value and contract type.
* Several years' practical on‐site construction experience (typical range: 5-10+ years depending on project size)
* Knowledge of relevant building codes, statutory approvals, compliance and AS Standards
* Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and shop drawings.
* Ability to communicate effectively across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and management teams.
* Collaborative mindset, excellent communication skills and a drive to mentor others.
* Willingness to be based at Wellcamp with occasional travel to suppliers and Boeing sites.
Security requirement
* Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements.
Location
* Wellcamp (Toowoomba Regional Airport), Queensland, Australia
Contract Length
* This is a two year fixed term contract commencing in May 2026.
Relocation
Will be considered for the right applicant.
Built on Boeing values — your everyday guide
* Safety & Quality: Prioritise safety and deliver robust, reliable designs that Defence trusts.
* Trust: Operate with integrity, transparency and an unwavering commitment to customer priorities.
* People Focus: Thrive in a collaborative culture that values respect, mentoring and teamwork.
* Ownership: Take pride in your work and be accountable for delivering excellence across the lifecycle.
* Innovation: Bring curiosity and creativity to turn technical challenges into capability advantage.
What's in it for you
* Work on a once-in-a-generation defence program: lead delivery for Boeing's first final assembly facility outside North America and help produce Australia's first military-designed combat aircraft in 50+ years — a standout, high-visibility achievement for your career.
* Significant leadership opportunity: supervise contractors and trades, shape processes and decisions from day one, and gain hands-on experience in a complex, high-impact build.
* Real legacy and impact: contribute to a state-of-the-art facility and a program that will redefine advanced aircraft manufacturing in Australia.
* Strong safety and values-driven culture: to operate within Boeing's safety-first, integrity-led environment that emphasises quality, ownership and innovation.
Join us and help build something big — a sovereign manufacturing capability, a bold new aircraft program, and the next chapter for Boeing in Australia.