AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: AU-Protected (Baseline)

TRAVEL: Yes, 50% of the Time

Description

We’re building a reputation as the place to be in Defence. Uniquely aligned to our nation’s strategic priorities, we are bringing to Australia leading-edge US capabilities that many can only imagine. We have an unparalleled local understanding of the needs of the ADF, and an 800-strong team committed to doing the right thing for Australia and each other. No wonder we are increasingly recognised as a partner of choice for Defence, for industry and for those looking to define possible in their 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 the Continuous Improvement lead on the KC-30A Program, you will

• Provide improvement advice in start-up phases or business projects, highlighting issues, constraints and risks
• Manage Business Improvement projects
• Influence and lead an improvement and innovation culture
• Embed Business Improvement capabilities in the business by raising the awareness of Business
  Improvement to encourage innovation
• Facilitate Continuous Improvement Councils

About You

Armed with your working knowledge of LEAN principles, you will be the Subject Matter Expert to the KC-30A Program and will have

• Diploma in Project Management,
• Qualification in Change Management or Experience in Change Management
• Experience with a wide range of Business Improvement Tools and Techniques
• Exemplary stakeholder engagement to enable effective partnering across the organisation.
• Experience in LEAN SIGMA SIX would be highly advantageous

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 including novated car leases
• Generous paid parental leave
• Volunteer and enhanced Reservist Leave
• Health & Wellbeing program

• Employee Assistance Program

We’re building a unique, values-driven and inclusive business. We have exciting plans for the future, and everyone has a part to play. 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 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.

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.