GSE and Tool Store Coordinator

Northrop Grumman; Tindal; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

9 day fortnights

18 weeks parental leave

Health & Wellbeing program

Employee discount program

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Australia is seeking a Triton GSE & Tooling Coordinator to manage the Tool Management System (TMS) and coordinate tooling, GSE and S&TE compliance. You will oversee daily Tool Store operations and support maintenance planning in a fast-paced aviation and Defence environment.

You are organized, proactive and enjoy collaborating with technical teams and maintenance staff to ensure availability, safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience using a Tool Management System (TMS).
• Experience managing tooling, calibrated equipment, GSE or maintenance support equipment.
• Knowledge of an aircraft maintenance environment and associated regulations (CASA/DASA highly regarded).
• Strong administrative and Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong focus on safety, compliance and attention to detail.
• Fork Lift Licence (highly regarded).

Responsibilities

• Manage the Tool Management System (TMS) and coordinate availability, maintenance and compliance of tooling, GSE and S&TE.
• Oversee daily Tool Store operations and support maintenance planning activities.
• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure critical equipment is available when needed.
• Provide hands-on support in a fast-paced aviation and Defence environment.

Skills

Tooling management

GSE maintenance

Aircraft maintenance knowledge

MS Office

Communication

Safety compliance

Forklift licence

Tools

Tool Management System (TMS)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

• AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes
• RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
• CLEARANCE TYPE: AU- Secret (NV1)
• TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

Join Northrop Grumman Australia and help support one of the nation's most advanced Defence capabilities, the MQ-4C Triton program. This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role behind the scenes, ensuring maintenance teams have the tools, equipment and support they need to keep operations running smoothly.

Your role

As the Triton GSE & Tooling Coordinator, you'll manage the Tool Management System (TMS) and coordinate the availability, maintenance and compliance of tooling, Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and Support & Test Equipment (S&TE). You'll oversee daily Tool Store operations, support maintenance planning activities and work closely with technical teams to ensure critical equipment is available when needed. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a mix of logistics, coordination and hands-on support in a fast-paced aviation and Defence environment.

About you

You are organised, proactive and take pride in delivering quality outcomes. You enjoy working collaboratively, building strong relationships and supporting mission-critical operations.

You'll bring

• Experience using a Tool Management System (TMS).
• Experience managing tooling, calibrated equipment, GSE or maintenance support equipment.
• Knowledge of an aircraft maintenance environment and associated regulations (CASA/DASA highly regarded).
• Strong administrative and Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• A strong focus on safety, compliance and attention to detail.
• Fork Lift Licence (highly regarded).

You will also need to satisfy police checks and employment screening verification.

Requirements

• International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, as such your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.
• As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen.
• At Northrop Grumman, you'll be part of a team delivering meaningful work that supports Australia's Defence capability while contributing to innovative, mission-focused outcomes.

What we offer

• Professional development – further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training.
• Salary packaging, including novated car leases and the option to purchase additional annual leave.
• Flexible working options, including hybrid working, 9 day fortnights, volunteer leave and varying start and finish times to suit your family needs.
• 18 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid reservist leave.
• We offer all employees access to our Health & Wellbeing program and Employee Assistance program.
• Employee Discount Program.
• Employee Recognition Program.

Company Culture

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space - our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.