Supply Chain Team Leader

Boeing Defence Australia; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Yearly bonuses

Generous leave

Job summary

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) seeks a Supply Chain Team Leader to join the Helicopter Aircrew Training System (HATS) Program based in Oakey, Toowoomba & Darling Downs.

You will lead the Supply Support team, manage supplier pipelines, warehousing and distribution activities, and ensure regulatory compliance to support the Program.

Applicants must be Australian citizens and able to obtain a Baseline security clearance; we offer a competitive salary with yearly bonuses and comprehensive leave.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and stakeholder management skills to drive outcomes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience in, supply chain management and logistics roles and functions.
• Experience with computerised inventory management systems.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of applications.
• Knowledge of risk management principles and the ability to apply them to determine practical and cost-effective mitigations.
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission, with the ability to combine team energy and expertise to achieve common objectives.
• Advanced knowledge of supply chain strategies, including inventory management, supplier consolidation, optimal flow, and lead-time reduction;
• The ability to obtain and hold a Baseline security clearance.
• Australian citizenship and willingness to undergo government vetting, including life background check.

Responsibilities

• Manage supply chain processes efficiently and effectively.
• Deliver against the Program's strategic objectives.
• Lead and develop the Supply Support team.
• Deliver on commitments and plans to succeed.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify new opportunities and solutions by thinking beyond current practices and applying innovative approaches.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Supply chain management

Inventory management systems

Microsoft Office

Risk management

Lead-time reduction

Security clearance

Tools

Inventory management systems

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/1944765
Attachments:
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About the role

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) provides aircraft maintenance and upgrades, component maintenance solutions, technical support, mission-critical infrastructure support and training on some of the most capable surveillance, command, control and combat platforms in the world for the Australian Defence Force.

We are seeking a Supply Chain Team Leader to join the Helicopter Aircrew Training System (HATS) Program based in Oakey, Toowoomba & Darling Downs. In this role, you will lead the Supply Support team, managing the supplier pipeline, warehouse and distribution activities, analysis and review of operational support requirements, provisioning spare parts requirements, customer service, and regulatory compliance to support the Program.

Responsibilities

As a Supply Chain Team Leader within BDA, you will:

• Manage supply chain processes efficiently and effectively;
• Deliver against the Program's strategic objectives;
• Lead and develop the Supply Support team;
• Deliver on commitments and plans to succeed;
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives; and
• Identify new opportunities and solutions by thinking beyond current practices and applying innovative approaches.

Experience/Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated leadership and stakeholder management skills to drive outcomes;
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience in, supply chain management and logistics roles and functions;
• Experience with computerised inventory management systems;
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of applications;
• Knowledge of risk management principles and the ability to apply them to determine practical and cost-effective mitigations;
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission, with the ability to combine team energy and expertise to achieve common objectives;
• Advanced knowledge of supply chain strategies, including inventory management, supplier consolidation, optimal flow, and lead-time reduction; and
• The ability to obtain and hold a Baseline security clearance.
• 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.
• 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, 25th September 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 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.