Location:	Oakey
Category:	Business Support
Position Type:	Permanent
Job Reference:	BOE/1873166T
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Expression of Interest - Web-based Data Capturing Software Manager (eJournal Technical Lead)

Are you a highly organised, detail oriented and tech savvy individual, then Boeing Defence Australia is seeking your expression of interest for the role of eJournal Technical Lead. Whether you're a seasoned professional, a recent graduate, or someone considering a change of direction, we want to hear from you and look forward to discussing your candidacy for this upcoming position from early January 2026.

The eJournal Technical Lead is responsible for the development, delivery, improvement and overall lifecycle management of the eJournal system. This position also has a leadership/management aspect for the coordination and allocation of eJournal related tasks. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the ADF eJournal system, Defence aviation technical training and the related Defence Aviation Safety Regulations (DASR).

In partnership with the ADF and the Commonwealth, 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.

The Opportunity -

Team members work as an imbedded workforce to support the customers personnel training requirements. This role offers an exciting and unique opportunity whereby we as a customer focused team:

• The Technical Lead will respond to the needs of the regulatory framework and the requirements of key stakeholders in order to set and establish priorities for system change, system maintenance, system innovation, and the training of supervisors and users.
• The Technical Lead will coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure future system development is aligned with Army Aviation and broader Defence needs and requirements.
• The eJournal Technical Lead shall be responsive to the Army Aviation Training Centre, subject to any International Traffic in Arms or Intellectual Property constrains.

The role is based at based Swartz Barracks, Oakey, QLD.

To be considered for the role you will have:

• Contemporary experience and knowledge of the eJournal system and the process it digitises
• Experience working within and knowledge of the related DASRs
• Demonstrated experience converting business requirements into functional and technical requirements
• Experience managing the development and deployment process of a web-based application
• Experience in planning and managing technical project requirements
• Experience acting as a coordinator within the Service Integration and Management Model Change Management process on the Defence Protected Environment (DPE)
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• At least 5+ years' experience with C# applied in an MVC web-based application
• Proven experience as a software developer
• Experience within the Defence aviation training environment
• Knowledge and experience with Competency Based Training and Assessment

Desirable:

• Experience or knowledge of developing quality management systems for software applications
• Experience leading and managing a small technical team
• Defence or Defence Industry Experience
• TAE16 or related qualification
• Located within Southeast Queensland.

Must be an Australian Citizen and be able to obtain a security clearance to Negative Vetting 1 level, as per Department of Defence requirements.

What's on offer?

BDA provides people, expertise, process and tools to manage aircraft design, repair and continuing airworthiness capabilities supporting program execution and growth opportunities. Forward looking, BDA has developed a Capability Plan to meet our defence customers' evolving needs, both in Australia and internationally.

Boeing values the health and wellbeing of our employees and offer true flexibility including working from home, compressed work weeks, and opportunities for part time arrangements, allowing you to balance your career with what is important to you outside of work.

Other benefits:

• Work on cutting edge projects with opportunities to work across platforms.
• Attractive remuneration and annual bonus.
• Formal mentoring and training as well as on the job learning.
• Formal reward and recognition program.
• Access discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation.
• Paid study leave, paid parental leave and Defence leave.
• Salary packaging options available.
• Health and wellbeing benefits including annual flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program.
• Social and community groups.

BDA works with strong links with our global Boeing community, and we strongly encourage collaboration with our international counterparts.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace. Female applicants, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and veterans are encouraged to apply.

If you are ready to join an innovative industry leader and would like to register your interest in working for Boeing, please click Apply Now.