The Opportunity
Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is seeking a EHS Specialist 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
As an EHS Specialist at Boeing you will:
* Conduct regular site inspections and safety walkthroughs with site leadership, workers, contractors and others to identify hazards, unsafe acts or non-compliances to improve project safety outcomes.
* Deliver inductions, toolbox talks and role-specific safety information in daily pre-start meetings, ensuring workers understand hazards, controls and emergency procedures.
* Review and work with site leadership to maintain and uphold project compliance to safety documentation including project WHS plans, SWMS, task risk assessments, permits, plant pre-start records and safe systems of work.
* Liaise with project stakeholders (PM, site supervisors, contractors, clients and regulators) to coordinate project safety requirements and resolve EHS issues.
* Coordinate emergency preparedness: maintain and test emergency plans, first-aid provisions, rescue teams and emergency drills.
* Collect, verify and maintain records of worker competency, licenses, trade certificates and induction certificates - ensure documents are valid, stored in the competency register, update expiry reminders, and provide access reports to site management and contractors.
* Manage plant project onboarding - ensure the required plant documents are obtained and stored IAW project processes.
* Assist in incident reporting, investigation and the development of corrective actions.
* Support project leadership and the Senior EHS Specialist to ensure effective WHS consultation across the project scope.
* Assist in the development and maintenance of the construction project risk register.
* Assist in the development of Safe Work Method Statements for high-risk construction works.
Who we're looking for
* Experience in dedicated EHS roles within construction is preferred.
* Tertiary qualifications in EHS.
* Working knowledge of WHS and environmental codes, legislation and risk management methodologies
* Strong commitment to maintaining a safe working environment
* Experience in supplier quality management, audits and corrective action processes.
* Excellent attention to detail, analytical problem solving and clear documentation skills.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to engage site teams and stakeholders at all levels..
* Valid Construction White Card
* 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
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: be part of the 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.
* 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.