MQ-28 Data Management Specialist | Brisbane

MQ-28 Data Management Specialist

Posted on 08-Jun-2026
Application Close Date: 22-Jun-2026
Location:
Brisbane
Category:
Engineering / Technical
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1929534B
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The Opportunity

The Boeing MQ-28 - Ghost Bat is a globally significant program delivering disruptive advantage to support Defence operational capabilities. Developed in partnership with the Royal Australian Air Force, it is the first military combat aircraft to be designed, manufactured and assembled in Australia in 50 years. 

BDA is looking for a Data Management Specialist to work as part of a dynamic team in support of the MQ-28 Ghost Bat program.   In this role you will:

  • Control the receipt, registration, protection, release, distribution, handling and storage of project data and support secure data transfer activities.
  • Maintain controls to meet security, trade control and intellectual property requirements.
  • Assist with the retention, archival and disposal requirements of stored records and data.

This is an on-site role based in Brisbane, Queensland.

As a Data Management Specialist within BDA, you will

  • Support Data Management execution and secure data activities.
  • Ensure incoming and outgoing project-related data is stored and retrieved in appropriate systems.
  • Manage, track, file and distribute data to the project team, and between internal and external stakeholders.
  • Administer access controls within an electronic document management system.
  • Act as the first point of contact for document queries within the project team and assist and train project staff on record keeping responsibilities.
  • Administer and control data from an information protection, data transfer, retention and archival perspective.
  • Support continuous improvement of data management plans, processes and tools.
  • Maintain effective and positive relationships with stakeholders to support the operation of the platform.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

  • A minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role.
  • Previous experience in defence or engineering highly desirable.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite and experience using an electronic document management system.
  • Strong communication skills, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities with attention to detail.
  • Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements.
  • Applicants to address each criteria with relevant examples in their application.

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet Defence security requirements.

What's on offer?

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 a diverse and 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.

 

 

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