Supply Chain Specialist

Boeing; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & bonuses

Paid leave entitlements

Discounts on health/travel/retail

Novated leasing & superannuation

Career development mentorship

Recognition program

Job summary

Boeing Defence Australia is seeking a positive and proactive Supply Chain Specialist to join the MLSS team at Oakey. The role covers inventory management, demand and issue control, repair and disposal activities, stocktaking and inventory control within a supportive project environment.

You will work with a broad range of stakeholders to ensure timely, high-quality logistics support and be available to support exercises and deployments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' logistics experience within an aerospace/aviation environment; defence experience highly regarded.
• A sound understanding of project management methodologies
• Ability to work with a high level of autonomy in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and negotiation skills to support open interaction with customer support teams and key internal and external stakeholders
• Competency in PC, MS Windows and MS Office suite
• Aircraft supply support services knowledge, skills and experience desirable
• Baseline security clearance, or ability to obtain one

Responsibilities

• Conduct stock analysis, inventory and stock level assessments for program activities
• Manage orders and delivery schedules
• Perform stocktake counting and manage discrepancies
• Work with stakeholders across the program to deliver supply chain strategies and deliverables
• Identify and resolve customer supply chain issues and discrepancies to resolution
• Be available to support away-from-home exercises and deployments
• Receipt, issue, storage, handling, packaging and shipping of inventory at the project

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Autonomy

Project management

Tools

MS Office Suite

MS Windows

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. 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.

Location

Oakey

Category

Business Support

Position Type

Permanent

Job Reference

BOE/1946574

About The Role

Boeing Defence Australia is delivering critical defence capability across Australia and New Zealand through innovative engineering and trusted technical support. Supporting the Republic of Singapore Air Force, Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) provides maintenance and logistics support to the Chinook CH-47F platform. BDA is seeking a positive and proactive Supply Chain Specialist to join the Maintenance Logistics Support Services (MLSS) team based at Swartz Barracks, Oakey. This role plays a key part in all facets of logistics support, including inventory management, demand and issue control, repair and disposal activities, stocktaking, and inventory control management. You will work closely with a broad range of stakeholders, including the customer, to deliver a high standard of logistics support and ensure timely, positive outcomes. The role also offers the opportunity to support annual exercises. If you are new to logistics, bring a can-do attitude, and are eager to learn and contribute to a high-performing team, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Conduct stock analysis, inventory and stock level assessments for program activities
• Manage orders and delivery schedules
• Perform stocktake counting and manage discrepancies
• Work with stakeholders across the program to deliver supply chain strategies and deliverables
• Identify and resolve customer supply chain issues and discrepancies to resolution
• Be available to support away-from-home exercises and deployments
• Receipt, issue, storage, handling, packaging and shipping of inventory at the project

Experience/Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' logistics experience within an aerospace/aviation environment; defence experience highly regarded
• A sound understanding of project management methodologies
• Ability to work with a high level of autonomy in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and negotiation skills to support open interaction with customer support teams and key internal and external stakeholders
• Competency in PC, MS Windows and MS Office suite
• Aircraft supply support services knowledge, skills and experience desirable
• Baseline security clearance, or ability to obtain one

Eligibility

Applicants must be Australian citizens to meet Defence security requirements and must be willing to undergo the standard government vetting process, including a full life background check. BDA will sponsor and support the required clearance process.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary & Bonuses: Enjoy a competitive salary along with yearly bonuses
• Access various paid leave entitlements to support your personal and family needs.
• Financial Discounts: Take advantage of discounted health insurance premiums, travel, and retail shopping, along with a nationwide Fitness Passport.
• Financial Benefits: Explore options for novated leasing and salary sacrifice for superannuation.
• Career Development: Receive both informal and formal tailored mentorship to accelerate your career growth and design promotional pathways.
• Recognition Program: Participate in our recognition award program, which acknowledges professional achievements through a points and payment scheme.

About the company

With more than 4,500 team members across Boeing Australia, BDA plays a critical role in supporting Australia's security and strengthening its partnership with the ADF through advanced systems integration and defence capability. Our people are central to this success, with their commitment to local partnerships and community engagement reinforcing BDA's reputation as a trusted and valued contributor. We empower all voices and embrace change, so help us be part of that change, and better the future of the nation. Turn a challenge into an opportunity for tomorrow. We are committed to building a unique and inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply.

Applications close at 5:00pm AEST on Friday, 9 October 2026

For more information about Boeing Defence Australia including our values and behaviors see our new website https://www.boeing.com.au/about-boeing-in-australia/subsidiaries/boeing-defence-australia

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.