Senior Technical Officer

Northrop Grumman; Australia; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Australia is seeking a Senior Technical Officer to join the Maintenance Program & Optimisation team on a 12-month fixed-term contract (Parental Leave Cover). The role focuses on shaping and maintaining aircraft maintenance policies, plans and technical requirements for the KC-30A fleet, collaborating with Defence customers, engineers and aviation specialists.

You will review technical data, support maintenance program improvements and drive initiatives to enhance fleet

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining aircraft maintenance programs.
• Ability to review amendments and technical instructions.
• Experience supporting audits and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain AMP, TMP and configuration management requirements.
• Review maintenance program amendments and engineering changes.
• Conduct technical assessments to support maintenance optimisation.
• Provide specialist technical advice to Defence and internal stakeholders.
• Support audits, compliance activities and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to safe, reliable, mission-ready aircraft capability.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance expertise

Technical analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Maintenance program optimisation

Tools

AMP (Aircraft Maintenance Programs)

TMP (Technical Maintenance Plans)

Configuration management

Job description

AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: AU- Secret (NV1)

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

12-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Parental Leave Cover)

At Northrop Grumman Australia, our people help deliver some of the nation's most important Defence capabilities. This 12-month fixed-term opportunity offers the chance to join our KC-30A Program and contribute to the safety, availability and operational readiness of a critical Royal Australian Air Force fleet. Working alongside Defence customers, engineers and aviation specialists, you'll solve complex technical challenges and see the direct impact of your work on mission success.

Your role:

As a Senior Technical Officer within the Maintenance Program & Optimisation team, you'll help shape and maintain the aircraft maintenance policies, plans and technical requirements that keep the KC-30A fleet operating safely and effectively. Working across engineering, sustainment and Defence stakeholders, you'll review technical data, support maintenance program improvements and drive initiatives that enhance fleet performance and availability.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and maintaining Aircraft Maintenance Programs (AMP), Technical Maintenance Plans (TMP) and configuration management requirements.
• Reviewing maintenance program amendments, engineering changes and technical instructions.
• Conducting technical assessments to support maintenance optimisation and continuing airworthiness outcomes.
• Providing specialist technical advice to Defence and internal stakeholders.
• Supporting audits, compliance activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contributing to the delivery of safe, reliable and mission-ready aircraft capability.

About you:

As a Senior Technical Officer within the Maintenance Program & Optimisation team, you'll help shape and maintain the aircraft maintenance policies, plans and technical requirements that keep the KC-30A fleet operating safely and effectively. Working across engineering, sustainment and Defence stakeholders, you'll review technical data, support maintenance program improvements and drive initiatives that enhance fleet performance and availability.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and maintaining Aircraft Maintenance Programs (AMP), Technical Maintenance Plans (TMP) and configuration management requirements.
• Reviewing maintenance program amendments, engineering changes and technical instructions.
• Conducting technical assessments to support maintenance optimisation and continuing airworthiness outcomes.
• Providing specialist technical advice to Defence and internal stakeholders.
• Supporting audits, compliance activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contributing to the delivery of safe, reliable and mission-ready aircraft capability.

What we offer:

Whatever your role, life stage or background, you can shape your career here in your way with highly challenging work, great colleagues and career development, plus a range of flexible benefits and working patterns.

• 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

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, as such your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. You will also need to satisfy police checks and employment screening verification