Triton Maintenance Team Leader

AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: AU-TSPV (Positive Vetting)

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

This position is based in Tindal, NT. Relocation assistance is available and will be provided to the successful candidate.

Lead. Mentor. Deliver. Support a Critical Defence Capability.

Are you an experienced aviation trades professional ready to take the next step into leadership?

We are seeking a Triton Maintenance Team Leader to lead a team of highly skilled aviation technicians supporting the MQ-4C Triton program. This is a unique opportunity to combine technical expertise with people leadership, ensuring maintenance activities are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

Based in the Defence community of Tindal, NT, you'll play a key role in supporting one of Australia's most advanced aviation capabilities while building your leadership career within a growing and highly specialised program.

Why Join Us?

Outstanding Benefits

• Attractive remote location allowances
• Enjoy a short commute and more time doing what matters outside of work
• Additional 10 days of sick leave annually to support travel to major cities for medical appointments and personal needs
• Relocation assistance available
• Annual employer-funded study assistance to support further education, qualifications and professional development
• Exposure to leading-edge defence and autonomous aviation technology

Why Tindal?

Located near Katherine in the Northern Territory, Tindal offers a lifestyle that's hard to find in major cities. Enjoy a short commute, more time outside of work, access to world-class fishing, camping, 4WDing and Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge), all while working on a cutting-edge Defence capability. With relocation support provided, this is a unique opportunity to build your career and become part of a close-knit Defence and aviation community.

What you will do:

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of aviation maintenance personnel.
• Coordinate maintenance activities to ensure aircraft availability and operational readiness.
• Supervise and certify maintenance actions.
• Provide technical leadership and troubleshooting expertise.
• Drive safety, quality and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support maintenance planning and resource management.
• Foster a strong compliance, safety and teamwork culture.

About you:

To be successful you must have:

• Aviation trade qualifications (Cert IV Aviation Trade or equivalent).
• Holding a AGSVA NV1 security clearance with the ability to obtain a PV.
• Demonstrated leadership capability.
• Experience leading teams and managing priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
• A safety-first mindset.

Make Your Next Move Count.

If you're ready to leave the city commute behind, take on a rewarding leadership position in a unique remote location, and work on one of Australia's most advanced aviation capabilities, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and take the next step in your aviation leadership career.

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 Taylor.smith@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. 

We are proud to be WORK180 accredited – check us out here Northrop Grumman Australia | WORK180 Endorsed Employer