Calibration Manager / Maintenance Manager

About the role

Raytheon Australia is recruiting an experienced Calibration Manager / Maintenance Manager for its Joint Gas Support and Test Equipment (JGSTE) program in Cannon Hill, Queensland. Reporting to the Operations and Maintenance Project Manager, the role leads maintenance and calibration operations that support critical Australian Defence Force capabilities, manages a network of specialist service providers and ensures equipment availability, quality compliance and operational performance. The position is onsite.

Key responsibilities

• Lead maintenance and calibration operations to deliver safe, compliant and efficient support services.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 17025 (NATA) accreditation requirements, contractual obligations and Raytheon procedures.
• Manage and develop a multidisciplinary team of technicians through coaching, mentoring, performance management and capability development.
• Oversee maintenance prioritisation, work scheduling and resource allocation to meet customer delivery targets.
• Manage relationships and performance of external technical support providers and subcontractors.
• Collaborate with Project Management, Engineering, Quality and Customer stakeholders to resolve complex technical and operational issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support the introduction of new capabilities, technologies and maintenance methodologies.
• Provide technical governance and oversight for support and test equipment maintenance across program locations.

Required profile

• Diploma, Advanced Diploma, trade qualification, engineering qualification or equivalent experience in electronics, electrical, instrumentation, telecommunications or a related technical discipline.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical maintenance, calibration, logistics or engineering support teams.
• Strong understanding of workforce planning, performance management and operational delivery.
• Understanding of quality management systems and regulated technical environments.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 1 security clearance.

Required skills

• Desirable: experience in an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory environment.
• Desirable: experience supporting Defence or aerospace programs, NATA accreditation processes and audits, and as a NATA Technical Assessor.
• Desirable: knowledge of metrology, calibration management or test and measurement systems.