About Us

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

Joining us is a chance to make your mark as part of the global Boeing aerospace network, working with a team that is united in pushing the boundaries of imagination and excellence.

We currently employ more than 3,000 people across a growing business over 14 sites in Australia and 3 international locations with a range of opportunities available as we plan for future growth.

The Opportunity

The Sustainment Operations portfolio provides a range of through-life sustainment and support services to a range of platforms for our defence customers. Core capabilities delivered under each of the programs include program management, engineering, supply support as well as operations and maintenance support services.

Helicopter Aircrew Training is fundamental to both the Royal Australian Navy and Australian Army's warfighting mission. At the Helicopter Aircrew Training System (HATS) Program we partner with the ADF to develop trained, competent and capable aircrew capable of operating in a combat environment.

HATS is a highly dynamic and complex sustainment program operating across two sites, HMAS Albatross, Nowra and Swatz Barracks, Oakey. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Program Manager to lead all elements of this program. If you are passionate about partnering with Defence customers to train and develop the next generation of Army and Navy aircrew, then read on.

Responsibilities will include:

• The HATS Program Manager will lead and be accountable for the successful execution, delivery, and sustainment of the Helicopter Aircrew Training System (HATS) program, working with the ADF to deliver training to Royal Australian Navy and Australian Army Aircrew.
• Leading the execution of the program including management of all program baselines in accordance with project management best practice, leading customer engagements and delivery of all required contract deliverables and documentation.
• Provide strategic direction and hands-on leadership to cross-capability and functional teams (MRO, Product Support, Engineering, Training, Quality, Safety, Supply Chain, Finance and Contracts).
• Act as the nominated Responsible site manager with Workplace health and Safety responsibilities across the Nowra site.
• Manage customer relationships and act as primary point of contact for program briefings, reviews, and negotiations.
• Manage program financial performance: baseline, forecasts, approve expenditures and resource allocations within delegated authority.
• Member of the Sustainment Operations Core Leadership Team.

To be successful you will have:

Ownership of significant and complex business execution which will include:

• Knowledge - Deep knowledge of Defence process and experience in or familiarity with industry business process, functions, and interactions. Knowledge of Aviation Training Systems is highly desirable.
• Leadership - leadership of complex integration and delivery programs for Defence, ideally in the Aviation domain to ensure successful execution performance and meeting customer requirements delivering clear contract execution deliverables to the customer.
• Liaison - role requires high levels of liaison with senior customer, suppliers, Boeing and other stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience leading teams in technical disciplines.
• Demonstrated commercial acumen including experience in leading Sustainment Programs to ensure successful business outcomes
• Tertiary qualifications in management, engineering, business or related discipline.
• Proven senior level experience in people management.
• Change management experience.
• Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements.

Culture

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages a focus on culture and community that encourages movement within the organization.

Our aim is to nurture our existing employees and help them reach their full potential and be part of an organisation that promotes a safe workplace environment.

• The HATS Program Manager will lead and be accountable for the successful execution, delivery, and sustainment of the Helicopter Aircrew Training System (HATS) program, working with the ADF to deliver training to Royal Australian Navy and Australian Army Aircrew.
• Leading the execution of the program including management of all program baselines in accordance with project management best practice, leading customer engagements and delivery of all required contract deliverables and documentation.
• Provide strategic direction and hands-on leadership to cross-capability and functional teams (MRO, Product Support, Engineering, Training, Quality, Safety, Supply Chain, Finance and Contracts).
• Act as the nominated Responsible site manager with Workplace health and Safety responsibilities across the Nowra site.
• Manage customer relationships and act as primary point of contact for program briefings, reviews, and negotiations.
• Manage program financial performance: baseline, forecasts, approve expenditures and resource allocations within delegated authority.
• Member of the Sustainment Operations Core Leadership Team.

• Program Management
• Workplace Health and Safety
• Relationship Management
• Defence process knowledge
• Industry business process knowledge
• Aviation Training Systems knowledge (highly desirable)
• Leadership of complex integration and delivery programs for Defence
• Liaison with senior customer, suppliers, Boeing and other stakeholders
• Leading teams in technical disciplines
• Commercial acumen
• Leading Sustainment Programs
• People management
• Change management

• Tertiary qualifications in management, engineering, business or related discipline.
• Proven senior level experience in people management.
• Change management experience.
• Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements.