Field Services Representative (Mission Support) in Amberley, Australia

Requisition ID: R10172243

• Category: Technical Support

• Location: Amberley, Queensland, Australia

• Clearance Type: Secret (NV1)

• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position

• Travel Required: Yes, 25% of the Time

• Positions Available: 1

We are Northrop Grumman Australia. Our 800 strong team is leveraging unparalleled global resources to deliver sovereign Defence capability aligned to the Government’s priorities across Aeronautics, Mission Critical Systems, Space and Guided Weapons. As we build our business and our capabilities, we are also developing a reputation as a great place to work. Help us define what is possible for our nation and for your career.

Northrop Grumman Australia provides the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) with through-life support for its fleet of KC30-A Multi-role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft—a derivative of the Airbus A330-200. The platform is a trusted and proven asset, and the program is continually growing in capability and expertise.

Your Role

As our Mission Support Field Services Representative, you will provide expert advice to the RAAF around Maintenance, Tactical Radios, Data Links and other capabilities to ensure operational readiness. As a subject matter expert, you will support 33SQN both from their Main Operating Base and on deployment. Imbedded with is the mission support cell you will also:

• Provide support and advice on how to effectively setup and operate KC30A tactical radios, Data Links (TDL) and their capabilities

• Maintain the fleet of MPS-U and MPS-S Laptops and ensure they are correctly configured

• Provide management support for information systems including the Electronic Flight Bags (EFB) and the Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS)

About You

As an experienced Technical Professional, you will have working knowledge of the Mission Support systems and the requirements around supporting these capabilities. You will also:

• Hold a current DASA Licence (KC-30A)

• Current Human Factors Training

• Be Able to obtain Engineering and Release Authority

• A330 or KC-30A Maintenance or Flight Line experience

What we Offer

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.

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

• Purchased annual leave.

• Salary packaging includes novated car leases.

• Generous paid parental leave

• Volunteer and enhanced Reservist Leave

• Health & Wellbeing program

• Employee Assistance Program

Defining Possible is our mantra and we are committed to making sure that works for our people’s careers too. What’s Your Possible?

Defining Possible means something different to each one of us. What’s Your Possible?

Everyone Matters

Doing the right thing and sharing success are two values underpinning how we behave at Northrop Grumman. Here, everyone matters including candidates from diverse backgrounds.

We are particularly proud of our commitment to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as demonstrated through our and our support for Veteran employment, and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and Veterans to apply to join our team.

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.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are welcome and encouraged to apply.