VLF Maintenance & Operations Manager

• Work with an experienced team on some of the nation’s most complex technical programs
• Rapidly grow knowledge through ongoing training opportunities
• Be supported with benefits that fit your life, not just your career

As the Principal Contractor for the Naval Communications Station Harold E Holt (NCSHEH) located in Exmouth, Western Australia, Raytheon Australia provides services for the maintenance and operation of critical defence infrastructure including the Space Surveillance Telescope, Very Low Frequency (VLF) Communications Transmitter and C-Band Radar Tracking Radar.

To support our mission, Raytheon is currently seeking a motivated VLF Maintenance & Operations Manager who is ready to join a diverse, talented and enthusiastic team of professionals in Exmouth, Western Australia.

Reporting to the Program Manager, the VLF Maintenance & Operations Manager is responsible for leading a large diverse team of trade and technical professionals that directly support the VLF mission and critical supporting services including VLF Antenna, Powerplant and Fuel storage facilities. The role requirements include team performance, KPI management, customer liaison, scheduling, solution development and management of projects to satisfy contractual or internally scoped requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and collaborating within a cross-functional environment to manage budget, resources and reporting to ensure effective execution of maintenance activities.
• Ensure Quality & EH&S standards are built and maintained in alignment with company policies.
• Ensure that maintenance requirements and requests are planned, scheduled and managed in accordance with program priorities.
• Monitor and control maintenance activities to ensure completion within budget, schedule and required quality outcomes.
• Practice excellent stakeholder management to maintain effective relationships.
• Act in accordance with company expectations relating to professional workplace behaviour.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Experience supervising a team consisting of various trade and technical professions.
• Advanced knowledge of maintenance management with a technical/trade background.
• Requires a University Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Logistics or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of four years prior relevant experience.
• Previous experience and responsibility in executing improvement to processes, systems or products to enhance the performance of a job area.

Candidates must be eligible to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance. Eligibility can be found at http://www.defence.gov.au/ag with ability to satisfy ITAR material access compliance.

This is your opportunity to play a key role in helping the Australian Defence Force maximise its capabilities.

Working on innovative projects to keep Australia safe while continually learning from an accomplished team are just some of the many reasons why it’s great to #workhere.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career, access your next mission now by clicking the "Apply" button below or contact us at *******@raytheon.com.au