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This 12-month fixed-term opportunity offers the chance to join our KC-30A Program and contribute to the safety, availability and operational readiness of a critical Royal Australian Air Force fleet. Working alongside Defence customers, engineers and aviation specialists, you'll solve complex technical challenges and see the direct impact of your work on mission success.\nYour role:\nAs a Senior Technical Officer within the Maintenance Program & Optimisation team, you'll help shape and maintain the aircraft maintenance policies, plans and technical requirements that keep the KC-30A fleet operating safely and effectively. Working across engineering, sustainment and Defence stakeholders, you'll review technical data, support maintenance program improvements and drive initiatives that enhance fleet performance and availability.\nKey responsibilities include:\nManaging and maintaining Aircraft Maintenance Programs (AMP), Technical Maintenance Plans (TMP) and configuration management requirements.\nReviewing maintenance program amendments, engineering changes and technical instructions.\nConducting technical assessments to support maintenance optimisation and continuing airworthiness outcomes.\nProviding specialist technical advice to Defence and internal stakeholders.\nSupporting audits, compliance activities and continuous improvement initiatives.\nContributing to the delivery of safe, reliable and mission-ready aircraft capability.\nAbout you:\nAs a Senior Technical Officer within the Maintenance Program & Optimisation team, you'll help shape and maintain the aircraft maintenance policies, plans and technical requirements that keep the KC-30A fleet operating safely and effectively. 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