Repairable Item Manager

Description:

The Organisation
The AH-64E Boeing Apache helicopter has been selected for the Australian Army and will be coming into service soon, joining our current Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) supported rotary wing fleet of Chinook medium lift and EC-135 training helicopters. BDA supports these inspiring programs with Engineering, Maintenance, Logistics, Quality, System Safety and Management skills. BDA is looking for personnel to support this exciting opportunity.
This position will commence July 2025 and be based at Enoggera, Brisbane, QLD.
BDA provides a range of design, modification, production, repair and continuing airworthiness services to support Defence's aircraft fleets. We work hand-in-hand with our customers to develop and deliver critical capabilities to support their mission now and into the future.
About the opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Repairable Item Manager, to support the AH-64E Apache helicopter and partner fleets. As a skilled supply chain specialist, you will apply your knowledge and experience to provide the following services for the Apache fleet:
* Manage assigned repairable assets through contracted authorised repair agencies
* Maintain assigned level of stock availability
* Enact Commonwealth issued financial delegations in order to maintain assigned assets (authorise repairs)
* Manage Repairable Items supplier/subcontractor business relationships, in-service requirements and performance to contractual obligations and expectations
* Identify and communicate potential risks and issues
* Maintain logistics information management system integrity
* Gather and review data for use in supplier performance evaluations
* Provide support in the development of mitigation plans
* Be an integral part of the Apache capability
About you
To be successful in this role you will have:
* Demonstrated 2 years + experience in Repairable Item management
* Demonstrated 5 years + experience in Defence supply chains, Foreign Military Sales (FMS) experience is desirable
* Well-developed written and oral communication and negotiation skills to facilitate open interaction between logistics and provisioning agencies and key internal and external stakeholders
* The ability to work with a high level of autonomy in a fast-paced environment
* Demonstrated experience in identifying, establishing and promoting supply process improvements at the project level
* Knowledge of exporting/importing practices and regulations
* An understanding of airworthiness standards
Please outline in your application your experience and current proficiencies/accesses in Defence logistics management systems.
Applicants must be able to meet Defence security and ITAR requirements.
Culture and Benefits
At BDA, in addition to a competitive salary, our employees benefit from flexible working options, global opportunities, salary packaging, performance incentives, study assistance, wellbeing programs and discounts on health insurance, travel and accommodation.
We're also committed to fostering an environment that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive for every employee, with great opportunities for professional growth. As an equal opportunity employer, female candidates, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply.
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