Deputy Responsible Manager

Job description

Date Posted

2026-10-07 Country: Australia Location: AU-QLD-AMBERLEY-RAAF-CUST ~ RAAF Base Amberley ~ AMBERLEY RAAF (External Site)

Position Role Type

Hybrid Support Australia’s Defence mission Be valued and empowered to reach your full potential, supported by an inclusive culture Enable the Australian Defence Force to execute missions effectively Your mission starts here at Raytheon Australia! Right now, we are seeking a bright and energised Deputy Responsible Manager. Join our team of outstanding people with expertise across a wide variety of disciplines and position yourself at the forefront of tomorrow’s capabilities.

Start your mission in a career filled with extraordinary opportunities for learning, mentoring and professional development. We offer flexible work and career growth backed by global expertise and a supportive culture. As the Deputy Responsible Manager for Raytheon Australia, you will play a key leadership role in supporting the Air Combat Electronic Attack Sustainment Program (ACEASP) within the Intermediate Level Maintenance (ILM) Facility at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland.

Working in close partnership with the Responsible Manager (Senior Maintenance Manager), you will contribute to the effective delivery of technical governance, airworthiness oversight, and regulatory compliance with the Defence Aviation Safety Regulations (DASR). In this pivotal position, you will help ensure the safe, compliant, and efficient execution of contracted off-aircraft maintenance activities for equipment fitted to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler aircraft.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate maintenance activities to support aeronautical component production in compliance with Australian Defence Force (ADF) technical and regulatory airworthiness requirements. Collaborate with ILM workshop staff and Technical Team Leads to identify, investigate, and resolve maintenance-related issues. Working with the ILM Production Controller to ensure production targets are achieved safely, efficiently and within established timeframes.

Work closely with the program Responsible Manager and Quality Manager to ensure compliance with Defence Aviation Safety Regulations (DASR) and ISO certifications. Undertake the role of Aviation Safety Manager for the program. Manage, mentor, train and conduct performance development evaluations for Technical Team Leads. Undertake recruitment activities for technical staff as required. Skills, Experience & Qualifications Diploma in Aeroskills (Mechanical or Avionics) or Diploma in Maintenance Management.

Hold or have the ability to gain Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA) Form 4 Holder Responsible Manager accreditation. Hold Engineers Australia Chartered status or meet the criteria to attain a Chartered credential. Experience or qualifications in Aviation Safety Management Systems. A high level of expertise utilising computer-based applications and systems. User familiarity with the ADF Computer Aided Maintenance Management 2 (CAMM2) system.

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, we will support you with access to best practice tools, systems and processes while continually investing in your growth by providing tailored learning and development opportunities. 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 [email protected] . RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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