Job Description

AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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CLEARANCE TYPE: AU- Secret (NV1)

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TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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Description

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Use your aviation experience differently.

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Are you an experienced aviation professional looking to step away from day-to-day maintenance while staying connected to aircraft operations and technical problem solving?

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Northrop Grumman Australia is seeking a Support & Test Equipment Manager to join our MQ-4C Triton Integrated Logistics Support team.

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This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong aviation maintenance, logistics, technical services or through-life support background who enjoys understanding complex technical systems, engaging with stakeholders and driving operational outcomes.

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Rather than conducting maintenance yourself, you'll be responsible for ensuring the right support and test equipment is available, serviceable, compliant and ready to support operations when required.

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About the Role

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Supporting the Triton Integrated Logistics Support Team, you'll oversee the management and sustainment of Support & Test Equipment (S&TE;) and Ground Support Equipment (GSE) supporting the 9 Squadron maintenance organisation.

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You'll work closely with maintenance teams, contractors, supply chain specialists and Defence stakeholders to ensure equipment remains compliant, calibrated and available to support operations.

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What You'll Be Doing

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- Managing critical aviation support and test equipment assets
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- Coordinating calibration, repair and serviceability activities
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- Managing supplier and contractor relationships
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- Ensuring compliance with technical and regulatory requirements
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- Supporting Triton maintenance operations across multiple locations
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- Providing technical advice and support to key stakeholders
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- Forecasting equipment requirements and future capability needs
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- Supporting Defence and operational customer expectations
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You'll ideally bring:

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- Technical trade qualifications
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- Strong aviation industry knowledge
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- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills
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- Experience interpreting maintenance requirements and technical data
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- Strong organisational and planning capability
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- Experience working within aviation or Defence environments
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What We Offer:

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- Enjoy genuine work-life balance with a Monday to Friday roster and flexible working arrangements, including 9-day fortnights
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- Step off the tools without stepping away from aviation , leveraging your technical expertise in a strategic and influential role
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- Support the MQ-4C Triton program , one of Australia's most advanced Defence aviation capabilities
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- Get closer to the mission through occasional travel to RAAF Base Tindal and exposure to frontline operations
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- Accelerate your development with funded training, professional certifications and ongoing career support
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- Access diverse career pathways across Integrated Logistics Support, Engineering, Program Delivery, Supply Chain and Defence Capability Management
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- Be part of a collaborative team where your expertise is recognised, valued and trusted
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- Build a long-term career with a global Defence leader delivering some of Australia's most complex and innovative programs
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- Additional benefits including salary packaging, novated leasing and the option to purchase extra annual leave
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Grow Your Career With Northrop Grumman Australia

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We're looking for someone who wants to build a long-term career.

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Whether your ambitions lie in:

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- Integrated Logistics Support
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- Program Management
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- Engineering
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- Supply Chain
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- Sustainment Leadership
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- Defence Capability Management
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Northrop Grumman will invest in your professional development through training, mentoring and career progression opportunities.

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Build More Than a Job. Build a Career.

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Defining Possible. Together.

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Everyone Matters

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At Northrop Grumman Australia, we do the right thing, do what we promise, commit to shared success and pioneer cutting-edge solutions to some of the world's most challenging problems. These values underpin everything we do and create an environment where talented people can thrive.

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We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

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If you're ready to apply your airworthiness and certification expertise where it truly matters and build a long-term career shaping the future of Defence aviation, we'd love to hear from you.

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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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Job Category: Information Technology

📌 Support and Test Equipment Manager (Salisbury)
🏢 Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU)
📍 Salisbury