Super Hornet and Growler Sustainment Product Support Manager | RAAF Base Amberley

Super Hornet and Growler Sustainment Product Support Manager

Posted on 09-Jul-2026
Application Close Date: 23-Jul-2026
Location:
RAAF Base Amberley
Category:
Business Support
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Reference:
BOE/1934635
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Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is seeking a Senior Manager to join the Super Hornet and Growler Sustainment Program.  This is a senior leader role that sits within the Sustainment Program's Leadership Team.

Program overview.

The Super Hornet and Growler Sustainment Program provides in-service support and upgrade services for the Royal Australian Fleet of Super Hornet and Growler Aircraft. This Sustainment Program directly contributes to operational readiness, preparedness and platform survivability and lethality.

Why this is exciting

  • You will be responsible for all engineering, logistical and special services for the Super Hornet and Growler Sustainment Program.
  • You will lead the Super Hornet and Growler Sustainment Program's Product Support Organisation
  • You will engage with a broad range of external stakeholders within the Australian Defence Organisation, United States Government agencies and Defence Industry

What you'll get to do

  • You will be responsible for ensuring that the product support team of professional engineers, logisticians and specialty services practitioners successfully execute a range of complex sustainment activities and deliver special projects whist ensuring that the Super Hornet and Growler sustainment program objectives are achieved.
  • You will be responsible for the engineering, logistics and special services of Super Hornet and Growler sustainment program.
  • You will manage performance to ensure cost, quality and schedule requirements of all product support activities are delivered to meet and exceed program objectives.
  • You will be responsible for the processing, planning and management execution of all engineering. logistics and special services within the Sustainment Program.

Who we're looking for

  • Demonstrated skills in managing large scale, complex programs and projects to successful and timely completion.
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully execute high-level management functions including customer liaison, business awareness with a track record of successful execution outcomes.
  • Demonstrated experience in a broad range of functional areas including project management, engineering, production, maintenance and logistics
  • Tertiary qualification in a business related field, e.g. Program Management. Logistics, Finance or Engineering discipline
  • Minimum of 10 years' experience in a Senior Leadership and Management role in a complex program.
  • High level of customer service and interpersonal communication skills.
  • An aspirational leader, who values people and builds strong teams.
  • Understanding and appreciation of a matrix-based organisation and the demonstrated ability to operate effectively within such an environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop a solution to problems that are imaginative, thorough and consistent with organisational objectives.

Security requirement:

  • Applicants must be Australian Citizens.

Location:

  • RAAF Base Amberley.

Boeing values that guide the work we do:

  • 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 ACEA team

  • Support a capability that directly enhances aircraft survivability and mission success in contested environments.
  • Work with cutting-edge technology and mission systems and access targeted training and professional development pathways.
  • Be part of a collaborative, mission-focused team working in close partnership with the RAAF and industry stakeholders.

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 deliver critical electronic attack and protection capability — sustain readiness, advance sovereign expertise, and contribute to Boeing's defence mission in Australia.

Only suitable candidates will be contacted directly.

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