Maintenance Improvement Lead

AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: AU- Secret (NV1)

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

Description

We are Northrop Grumman Australia (NGA). 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. 

The Role:

Northrop Grumman Australia supports the multiple fleets in Australia such as KC-30, C-27J, Triton, and Special Purpose Aircraft.

You will work across these programs to improve performance and delivery), aligning how these teams plan and execute work.

Not reports that sit on a shelf. Real outcomes.

Expect messy processes, competing priorities, and legacy ways of working. You will bring structure, clarity, and measurable improvement. This role exists to fix how maintenance actually works in a world where technology and reach are constantly evolving.

You will influence planning, performance, and workforce effectiveness. Across multiple programs, not just one team.

Brisbane-based, with enterprise reach and visible impact.

Australian Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a NV1 AGSVA security clearance are mandatory to be considered for this opportunity.

Key Responsibilities    

You will lead improvement where it matters most

• Spot what’s not working
• Fix it with clear, measurable changes
• Deliver improvement across multiple programs
• Develop data driven decision process
• Improve availability and time on tools
• Align teams and drive adoption

About You  

You bring strong aviation maintenance experience in a regulated environment.

• Ideally, you have Defence exposure. If not, strong MRO experience.
• You’ve improved how maintenance is planned or delivered. Not just identified problems.
• You understand planning, flow, and what drives performance.
• You value safety, compliance, and doing the job properly.
• You fix what’s broken and follow through on outcomes.
• You draw on your proven project management experience to deliver on time to budget.

Step into a role where you can drive real change, see the results, and be recognised for it. All within a global Defence organisation.

What we Offer  

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

• Professional Development – further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships and unlimited access to a range of online training
• Purchased annual leave – 2 weeks
• Salary packaging including novated car leases
• Generous paid parental leave – 18 Weeks
• Volunteer and enhanced Reservist Leave
• Health & Wellbeing program
• Employee Assistance Program

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 Second Innovate RAP (2024-2026), and our support for Veteran employment, and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and Veterans to apply to join our team. 

 For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact the•••••••@au.ngc.com NB Files cannot be sent to this address.

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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