Job Description

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) is seeking a Quality System Specialist to join the E‑7 Wedgetail program. The role focuses on supporting the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) within the E7 Programs business unit.

Location

RAAF Base Williamtown (RAAF Base Amberley, Qld is an alternative option)

Position Type

Permanent

Category

Business Support

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Quality Systems professional in an individual contributor role, providing specialist advice to business leaders, program teams, and functional stakeholders to drive standardisation, strengthen governance, and improve business performance.

Position Responsibilities

- Support the delivery of Quality services across the E7 Programs business unit in partnership with program and functional leadership.
- Provide day‑to‑day advice and support to business leaders, program teams, and employees regarding QMS matters and best practices.
- Assist in the implementation, maintenance, and continual improvement of the business unit's QMS.
- Partner with operational and program teams to integrate QMS requirements into planning, execution, and performance activities.
- Support governance activities across the business unit, including compliance obligations, policies, procedures, standards, approvals, and management system controls.
- Lead assurance activities, including internal audits, reviews, and management system health checks; support readiness for customers, regulatory, and certification activities as required.
- Monitor and report quality performance data, including non‑conformances, audit findings, corrective actions, trends, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support the identification, assessment, and management of quality and operational risks, and assist in the implementation and sustainment of effective systemic controls.
- Assist with investigations, root‑cause analysis (RCA), corrective and preventive actions, and the integration of lessons learned into the QMS.
- Promote a proactive quality culture through stakeholder engagement, coaching, clear communication, and support for organisational capability development.
- Collaborate with enterprise and functional teams to align business unit practices with broader organisational requirements and standards.
- Contribute to the delivery of compliant,



high‑quality outcomes across the business unit by ensuring robust process adherence and systemic integrity.

Experience / Qualifications

- Tertiary qualifications in engineering, quality, safety, aviation management or related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Demonstrated experience in a Quality, Safety, or related role within aerospace, defence, aviation, manufacturing or another complex, regulated environment.
- Experience supporting operational, program or business unit delivery environments.
- Working knowledge of management systems and relevant standards/frameworks, including AS9100/ISO 9001 and applicable SMS regulatory or industry frameworks.
- Experience in assurance, auditing, risk management, investigation, corrective action management and continuous improvement.
- Proven ability to build strong working relationships, influence stakeholders and provide practical support in a delivery‑focused environment.
- Strong communication, problem‑solving and organisational skills.
- Lead Auditor qualifications and/or experience in aviation, aerospace or defence environments will be highly regarded.

Desirable Experience

- Ability to read electrical schematics and engineering drawings.
- Experience in conducting hardware, software and system‑level audits.
- Experience in data analysis and managing nonconformances.
- Previous experience in the defence sector or having worked for a defence contractor.

Applicants must be Australian Citizens to meet defence security requirements.

About Us

Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) shapes the future of Australian aerospace by delivering some of the nation's most significant capabilities to the Australian Defence Force. BDA currently employs more than 3,000 people across 14 sites in Australia and three international locations and offers a range of growth opportunities.

What’s on offer?

We are a business that evolves by encouraging our people to grow. You will bring a mindset,



behaviour and skills to improve the business, processes and yourself, enabling you to thrive and achieve organisational goals whilst focusing on personal development through formal and informal learning.

We value the health and wellbeing of our employees and offer true flexibility, including working from home, compressed work weeks and part‑time arrangements. We celebrate successes with a formal reward and recognition programme and employee awards.

Other Benefits

- Work on cutting‑edge projects.
- Attractive remuneration and annual bonus.
- Formal mentoring and training as well as on‑the‑job learning.
- Access discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation.
- Paid study leave, parental leave, Defence leave and First Nation’s Cultural Leave.
- Salary packaging options available.
- Health and wellbeing benefits, including annual flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Programme.
- Join social and community groups.
- Opportunities to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander programs and initiatives focusing on STEM engagements.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to race, colour, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

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📌 Quality System Specialist (Port Stephens Council)
🏢 Boeing
📍 Port Stephens Council