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. * Carrying out approval and oversight of JSEAs, Isolation (LOTO), permits, and high-risk work across site. * 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.