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Air defence operations manager

Brisbane
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Posted: 24 June
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About Us

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Boeing Defence Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation's most important programs for the Australian Defence Force.

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We currently employ more than 3000 people across 14 sites in Australia and three international locations and have a range of opportunities available as we plan for future growth.

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The Opportunity

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The Wakulda System is a world-leading Air Defence C2 System. It is a network-centric ground-based air surveillance and control system, which supports C4ISR capabilities to conduct surveillance and air battlespace management missions.

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Boeing is responsible for delivering spiral upgrades over the next five years in a fast-paced, agile and responsive development and sustainment environment, while maximizing mission availability for the Australian Defence Force.

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Come and join one of the most innovative programs in BDA, pushing the boundaries on the art of the possible as we transform Australia's leading air battlespace management system.

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Role Responsibilities

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1. Support execution of overall Wakulda program objectives as a member of the core Wakulda Leadership Team
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2. Engineering management and organizational execution
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3. Managing accountability to engineering performance to plan
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4. Engineering teams construct, staffing, resources, and preparedness
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5. Coordination and prioritization of management across projects
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6. Supporting execution teams through collaboration, removing roadblocks, coordination up to the Program Management
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7. Employing efficiencies for execution while maintaining key engineering principles including safety and quality
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8. Manage team execution to cost and schedule baselines
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9. Coordinate interdependencies and handoffs between teams
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10. Consistent metrics, reporting, communication, tools and processes across the entire engineering team.
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Key Requirements

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* Formal Qualifications in Engineering or equivalent experience
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* Demonstrated track record of leading the successful engineering execution of large and complex projects
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* A proven excellent communicator who can engage and motivate diverse and geographically dispersed teams
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* Experience interfacing with senior Australian Defence Force personnel (desirable)
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* Leadership experience within a matrix organisation (desirable)
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* Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements
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Culture

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We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds.

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We value diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from candidates with disabilities.

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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.

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Apply now and discover your opportunity to shape the future of aerospace!

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