Senior Supply Lead

Date Posted:

2026-07-20

Country:

Australia

Location:

AU-QLD-AMBERLEY-RAAF-CUST ~ RAAF Base Amberley ~ AMBERLEY RAAF (External Site)

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

• Fast track your career on breakthrough defence projects
• Gain hands-on experience from concept to delivery
• Learn from the best in a high calibre team with great benefits and professional development.

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Supply Support Lead to join our Air Combat and Electronic Attack (ACEA) Program team based at RAAF Amberley.

Embedded within the Logistics Support Team, you will play a critical role in sustaining Defence's F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler capabilities. Your mission will be to ensure the delivery of supply support solutions that enhance operational readiness and contribute directly to Australia's air combat capability.

At Raytheon Australia, we are a trusted capability partner to the Australian Defence Force, delivering some of the nation's most complex, innovative and mission-critical engineering and support programs. As our business continues to grow, we are seeking a motivated and capable professional to provide leadership, expertise and direction across supply support activities within a high-performing integrated logistics support environment.

Our logistics professionals are world-class, working at the forefront of Defence capability. We are looking for a leader with strong strategic thinking, exceptional attention to detail, and a deep understanding of supply support principles. You will bring the ability to apply technical knowledge, influence stakeholders, solve complex challenges, and deliver practical outcomes that directly support operational success.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine contribution to Australia's national security, work alongside talented professionals, and be part of a team that delivers meaningful outcomes every day, then we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Asset Coordinators
• Inventory management, including maintaining stock levels at locations and ensuring the integrity of material control.
• Analyse complex problems and implement effective solutions to mitigate risks/issues to ensure key stakeholders deliverables are met.
• Provide KPI reports from Inventory Management Systems to identify performance trends and implement remediation as appropriate.
• Review, revise and authorise procurement and repairs.
• Subject matter expert advice on freight handling and export/import operations coordination.
• Perform material management planning and scheduling.
• Review, revise and authorise risk-based transfer of stock to meet inventory optimisation levels.
• Address complex problems and mitigate risks and issues that would otherwise cause delays and significant expenditure of resources.
• Resolve non-conforming product.
• Plan and conduct supportability (End of Service Life / Production) polling.
• Verify recommendations for procurement / repair from inventory management tools / analysis.
• Manage inventory locations to optimise inventory holdings / procurements and repairs.
• Inventory management, including maintaining stock levels at locations and ensuring the integrity of material control data and inventory management system data.
• Repairable Item activities including management and control of repairs and technical regulatory reports.
• Freight and distribution activities including use of standard national and international freight agents and development of custom freight solutions.
• Contribute to performance management against key performance indicator and performance reporting.
• Perform fleet management including providing disposal recommendations.
• Travel may be required, both within Australia and internationally, to fulfil the requirements of this role.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

• Requires a Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain, Transportation or Distribution, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years prior relevant experience.
• Requires understanding of basic management approaches such as work scheduling, prioritising, coaching and process execution.
• Requires specialised knowledge of technical or operational practices within logistics, supply chain, transportation or distribution obtained through advanced education, combined with experience.
• Successful candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a NV1 Security clearance as needed. Eligibility can be found at https://www.agsva.gov.au/applicants/eligibility-suitability

In return, you'll be rewarded with outstanding opportunities for professional growth through Raytheon Australia's industry-leading development programs, supported by a comprehensive range of employee benefits designed to suit every stage of your career and lifestyle.

This is your opportunity to join the brightest minds in the nation working for the mission on leading-edge technology to deliver Australia’s most significant Defence capabilities.

If you are looking to contribute to the mission that matters, click apply now or contact us at careers@raytheon.com.au

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