Location:	Toowoomba Wellcamp
Category:	Business Support
Position Type:	Temporary
Job Reference:	BOE/1905357
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The Opportunity
Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is seeking a Senior EHS Specialist to join the MQ‑28 Ghost Bat Production Facility build at Wellcamp Toowoomba, QLD.

This is a rare opportunity to work on Boeing's first final assembly facility outside North America and help build a state-of-the-art site that will deliver Australia's first military-designed combat aircraft in more than 50 years and redefine how advanced aircraft are made.

In this role you will build something that matters, grow with a high-performing team, and leave a legacy in Australian defence manufacturing

Why this is exciting

• Be part of a once-in-a-generation mission the MQ-28 is a highly mature, innovative collaborative combat aircraft which is reshaping the future of airpower; you'll gain high-visibility leadership experience and a standout achievement for your career
• Supervise the build of a state-of-the-art final assembly facility — shaping processes and decisions from day one, influence key milestones, and enjoy competitive reward, relocation support (if applicable), and the opportunity to grow with a long-term, high-impact program.

As a Senior EHS Specialist at Boeing you will:

• Develop and ensure the implementation and review of project construction and WHS management plans for the MQ-28 Wellcamp facility.
• Develop and oversee construction project inductions and plant onboarding requirements for all personnel including employees, contractors, and visitors.                                                 
• Advise and support project leadership on aspects relating to EHS legislative and BDA safety management systems requirements.
• Establish processes and support project leadership to ensure effective WHS consultation across the project scope.
• Ensure all WHS legislative and BDA internal requirements related to contractor management are being met.
• Ensure all project EHS events are reported, investigated and records are maintained.
• Liaise with project stakeholders (PM, site supervisors, contractors, clients and regulators) to coordinate project safety requirements and resolve EHS issues.
• Oversee the maintenance of safety records, logs and dashboards (inspections, incidents, training, PPE issuance) and prepare regular safety performance reports for management.
• Support and provide direction to the operational project EHS specialists in the day-to-day requirements of their role.
• Develop and maintain a construction project risk register.
• Ensure the development and approval of Safe Work Method Statements for high-risk construction works and ensure identified controls are correctly implemented.
• Participate in daily pre-start and other safety meetings
• Ensure all required safety documentation is established and implemented across the construction project scope i.e. permits, training and education.

Who we're looking for

• Demonstrated experience in dedicated EHS roles within commercial construction.
• Tertiary qualifications in EHS.
• Deep understanding of WHS and environmental codes, legislation and risk management methodologies
• Strong commitment to maintaining a safe working environment
• Experience in supplier quality management, audits and corrective action processes.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical problem solving and clear documentation skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage site teams and stakeholders at all levels.
• Collaborative mindset, excellent communication skills and a drive to mentor others.
• Valid Construction White Card
• Willingness to be based at Wellcamp with occasional travel to suppliers and Boeing sites.

Security requirement

• Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements.

Location

• Wellcamp (Toowoomba Regional Airport), Queensland, Australia
• This role will commence in May 2026

Contract Length

• This is a two year fixed term contract commencing in May 2026.

Relocation

Will be considered for the right applicant.

Built on Boeing values — your everyday guide

• Safety & Quality: Prioritise safety and deliver robust, reliable designs that Defence trusts.
• Trust: Operate with integrity, transparency and an unwavering commitment to customer priorities.
• People Focus: Thrive in a collaborative culture that values respect, mentoring and teamwork.
• Ownership: Take pride in your work and be accountable for delivering excellence across the lifecycle.
• Innovation: Bring curiosity and creativity to turn technical challenges into capability advantage.

What's in it for you

• Work on a once-in-a-generation defence program: lead delivery for Boeing's first final assembly facility outside North America and help produce Australia's first military-designed combat aircraft in 50+ years — a standout, high-visibility achievement for your career.
• Significant leadership opportunity: supervise EHS specialists and contractors, shape processes and decisions from day one, and gain hands-on experience in a complex, high-impact build.
• Real legacy and impact: contribute to a state-of-the-art facility and a program that will redefine advanced aircraft manufacturing in Australia.
• Strong safety and values-driven culture: to operate within Boeing's safety-first, integrity-led environment that emphasises quality, ownership and innovation.

Join us and help build something big — a sovereign manufacturing capability, a bold new aircraft program, and the next chapter for Boeing in Australia.