AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: AU- Secret (NV1)

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

Your Role:

Working on the KC-30A platform supporting No. 33 Squadron, you will lead an operational maintenance crew to deliver safe, compliant, and mission-ready aircraft. You will provide technical leadership, certification oversight, and supervision to ensure maintenance outcomes meet operational requirements in support of the Royal Australian Air Force.

• Lead and supervise an allocated maintenance crew to deliver serviceable aircraft on schedule and within budget.

• Perform, supervise, and certify maintenance and Independent Maintenance Inspections as a CASA/DASA B1 licence holder.

Analyse maintenance scope to identify manpower, tooling, spares, and facility requirements.

• Provide technical leadership and certification oversight to support critical path and operational outcomes.

• Mentor and develop Squadron personnel and apprentices to build capability and maintain compliance.

• Support Part 145 activities including deferred maintenance, risk assessments, audits, and continuous improvement.

About You:

• The ability to obtain and maintain an AGSVA security clearance at NV1

• DASA KC-30A B1 Licence or CASA A330 B1 Licence holder

• Current Human Factors Certificate

• Demonstrated understanding of external technical and maintenance support networks.

• Demonstrated knowledge and practical experience in aircraft maintenance supervision

• Extensive experience as a transport category aircraft maintenance team lead/supervisor in Line or Base maintenance environments.

What we Offer:

We have built our benefits to help you define your possible.

• 18 weeks paid parental leave

• Flexible Working Options including

• Hybrid Working, 9-day Fortnights, Volunteer leave, Varying start and Finish times to suit your family needs.

• 2 Weeks Paid Reservist leave

• Health, Wellbeing and Generous Employee discount programs

• Additional purchased annual and salary packaging option

• Ongoing career progression opportunities- leadership development, education support, ongoing career growth through internal movement

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, as such your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. You will also need to satisfy police checks and employment screening verification