Job Description

Engineering & Technical Services Manager

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At Northrop Grumman Australia, we solve some of the world's most complex challenges through innovation, collaboration and technical excellence. As a trusted partner to Defence, we invest in our people, foster high-performing teams and create opportunities to make a real impact.

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We're seeking an experienced leader to head our Engineering & Technical Services function within the C-27J Program. This is a senior leadership opportunity responsible for leading a large technical workforce, driving customer outcomes, developing capability, and ensuring the safe and effective delivery of engineering services in a dynamic operational environment.

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What You'll Do

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As Engineering & Technical Services Manager, you will:

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Lead and develop a high-performing engineering and technical services team, fostering a culture of accountability, engagement and continuous improvement.

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Provide strategic, tactical and operational leadership to ensure customer requirements and contractual obligations are successfully delivered.

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Build and maintain strong relationships across customers, program leadership, engineering teams and key operational stakeholders.

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Oversee planning, prioritisation, scheduling, resource management and reporting across a diverse portfolio of engineering activities.

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Drive workforce planning, capability development and succession planning to support current and future business needs.

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Work collaboratively across engineering, maintenance, supply chain, flight operations, training and capability development functions to achieve integrated outcomes.

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Lead the delivery of critical engineering and airworthiness services while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality and compliance.

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Manage risk, issues and opportunities, ensuring effective governance, reporting and decision-making.

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Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance engineering systems, processes and business performance.

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About You

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Degree-qualified in Engineering or a related technical discipline.

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Proven experience leading and developing large, multi-disciplinary teams.

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Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and relationship management skills.

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Demonstrated ability to lead through complexity and deliver outcomes in fast-paced environments.

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Strategic mindset with strong operational execution capability.

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Experience within Defence, aerospace, aviation or another highly regulated industry is highly regarded.

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Why Northrop Grumman?

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Join a global technology and defence leader.

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Lead talented teams delivering meaningful outcomes.

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Access genuine career development and leadership opportunities.

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Work in a flexible, inclusive and values-driven organisation.

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Competitive remuneration and employee benefits.

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What we offer:

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Whatever your role, life stage or background, you can shape your career here in your way with highly challenging work, great colleagues and career development, plus a range of flexible benefits and working patterns.

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Career development – further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training

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Salary packaging including novated car leases and the option to purchase additional annual leave

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Flexible working options, including hybrid working, 9 day fortnights, volunteer leave and varying start and finish times to suit your family needs

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18 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid reservist leave

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We offer all employees access to our Health & Wellbeing program and Employee Assistance program

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Employee Discount Program

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Employee Recognition Program

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Security Requirements

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Applicants must hold, or be eligible to obtain and maintain, an NV1 Australian Government Security Clearance.

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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

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📌 Engineering & Technical Services Manager (Richmond)
🏢 Northrop Grumman
📍 Richmond