Location:	RAAF Base Edinburgh
Category:	Business Support
Position Type:	Permanent
Job Reference:	BOE/1912831
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The P-8A Poseidon Australia program equips the Royal Australian Air Force with a world-class maritime patrol and reconnaissance capability.  This program significantly boosts Australia's ability to monitor and protect critical sea lines of communication, deter regional threats, and contribute to multinational maritime security operations.

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is currently seeking an Reliability Analyst to join the P8 team.

Why this is exciting

• Contribute to an enduring sovereign capability supporting maritime and national defence missions.
• Success in this role improves fleet readiness and mission assurance. That visibility means your contributions are recognised and can drive long‑term improvements to national capability.
• The role requires influencing in a matrix environment and leading cross‑functional activity. You'll see the outcomes of your guidance in reduced risk, improved availability and better cost‑informed logistics decisions.

What you'll get to do

• Support design and implementation of a Reliability Driven Readiness Framework to deliver and sustain FMC status for the RAAF P‑8A fleet.
• Monitor capability health, identify long‑term reliability risks and develop mitigation strategies to protect fleet readiness.
• Develop and execute reliability‑focused asset strategies and continuous improvement actions using MTBF, FMEA and condition‑based monitoring.
• Contribute to BDA digital sustainment tool deployment to capture reliability metrics and enable predictive maintenance.
• Track reliability KPIs (MTTR, reliability growth) and report FMC progress to senior leadership.
• Shape and align reliability initiatives with broader program objectives as part of the Sustainment Program Leadership Team.

Who we're looking for

• Dynamic, innovative and think outside the box.
• Team oriented, influential and comfortable working in a matrix environment.
• A clear communicator who engages and motivates diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Outcome focused, with strong critical thinking and advanced problem‑solving skills.
• Experienced in asset management principles, data analysis and reliability engineering techniques.
• (Desirable) Logistics or technical Defence background with demonstrated people leadership.

Security requirement

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

Location

• RAAF Base Edinburgh, Adelaide.  Hybrid work options available

Boeing values that you will live and lead by

• Integrity - We are honest, transparent and accountable.
• Safety - We always put safety first in design, manufacturing and operations.
• Quality - We deliver products and processes that meet the highest standards.
• Customer focus - We aim to understand and exceed our customers' mission needs.
• Teamwork & One Boeing - We collaborate across teams and partners to accomplish shared goals.
• Inclusion & Respect - We value diverse perspectives and create an environment where everyone can contribute.

Why join the P8 Australia team

• Support a critical, long‑term maritime patrol capability that protects Australia's maritime interests.
• Be part of a collaborative team delivering operational outcomes in partnership with the RAAF and industry.
• Career growth and visibility — develop defence logistics, supply‑chain, financial modelling and stakeholder management skills that accelerate career progression and open future opportunities.

How to Apply:

• Click on the link and include a brief cover letter outlining your skills and experience.
• Include a current CV that includes your work history and qualifications.

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