Brisbane, Queensland Job ID BOE-1938365 Category Boeing Defence Australia Post Date Aug. 20, 2026
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The Opportunity
We are recruiting for a Supply Chain Subcontracts Team Lead for the Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat Supply Chain team.
The MQ-28 Ghost Bat Program is developing and producing the world-leading MQ-28 Ghost Bat uncrewed Collaborative Combat Aircraft. Within the MQ-28 Program, the Supply Chain Management supports the Program with all aspects of supplier commercial management, including creating and managing contracts, managing our supplier pipeline and warehousing support, and managing the supply chains that underpin the successful execution of the program.
Reporting to the Manager - MQ-28 Subcontracts, the Subcontracts Team Lead supports and guides the Subcontracts team in strategic contracting activities, negotiations, and complex contracting matters. The successful candidate will also contribute their supply chain subject matter expertise into business strategy, partnering and product roadmap activities. This is a key Subcontracts execution management role and we are seeking applicants who possess the following attributes:
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About us
As part of the global Boeing Company, Boing Defence Australia (BDA) employs over 2000 people at 14 sites across the country. We deliver world-class, innovative solutions for the support, maintenance, modification and upgrade of Boeing and non-Boeing aircraft; military aircrew training design and delivery; and the design, development and support of Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, and Electronic Warfare (C4ISREW) solutions.
BDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women and people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent to be part of an organisation that promotes a diverse and safe workplace environment. For all of the Boeing Company's 160,000 people around the world, we offer outstanding benefits, flexible working arrangements and a supportive and safe workplace.
The Organisation
Boeing Defence Australia's Supply Chain Management (SCM) Capability provides people, expertise, process and tools to manage supply chain relationships, requirements, performance management and logistics for program execution and growth opportunities. SCM develops integrated supply chain networks and solutions to meet the evolving need of our customers, both in Australia and internationally.
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are core values. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Benefits
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.
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. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.
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