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The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior IP Strategy & Protection Specialist to join the Boeing Intellectual Property team to support BDA’s E7 Wedgetail Program. The role is based in Brisbane, QLD or alternatively Williamtown, NSW.

The position requires close collaboration and frequent communication across the Boeing enterprise including leaders within our engineering and technology divisions and all Business Units. The successful candidate will work with the BIP Leadership, the Law Department, Engineering, and Business Unit Leaders to manage and BDA’s Intellectual Property (IP) assets and interests.

The Senior IP Strategy and Protection Specialist provides leadership and oversight of IP Management activities for BDA, and is accountable to the Boeing IP Country Lead for the successful conduct of IP Management outcomes within the E7 Wedgetail Program. The Senior IP Strategy and Protection Specialist manages highly complex IP management activities, and maintains relationships with senior internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing core Intellectual Property management activities for Boeing’s E7 Wedgetail Program in compliance with customer-side and supply-side contractual requirements, as well as cross-border data management and protection
• Supporting various IP contracted deliverables, such as IP schedules or related documentation
• Central point of contact for IP rights inquiries and protection advice for the E7 Wedgetail Program
• Understanding enterprise level IP policy and procedure and enabling subsidiary compliance, including supporting the development and/or revision of local IP policy and procedure
• Developing and conducting general and Program specific IP Training to strengthen IP awareness

Education

• Formal qualifications in Law or related discipline (Business Management, Accounting or similar) is essential
• Formal qualifications in Engineering or Science, desirable but not essential

Previous Experience

Essential:

• At least 8 years’ experience in legal, Intellectual Property (IP) management and/or contract management roles
• Extensive knowledge of IP rights and the legislated requirements and processes for protection
• Demonstrated stakeholder engagement and management skills
• Outstanding communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Successful candidate must have a global mindset and be willing to participate in international level strategy and meetings

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the Australian Standard Defence Contracting Suite of Templates
• Strong commercial acumen
• Experience with IP Capture and invention disclosure harvesting

Eligibility

Applicants must be Australian Citizens with the ability to obtain an NV1 security clearance to meet defence requirements.

About Us

Boeing Australia is shaping the future of aerospace and delivering some of the nation's most important programs for both the Australian Defence Force and the manufacturing of composite components for commercial aircraft. From the seabed to outer space, we have helped shape aerospace, manufacturing and defence innovations in Australia over the past 95 years.

In addition to a competitive salary, our employees benefit from flexible working options, global opportunities, salary packaging, performance incentives, study assistance, wellbeing programs and discounts on health insurance, travel and accommodation.

We’re also committed to fostering an environment that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive for every employee, with great opportunities for professional growth.

As an equal opportunity employer, female candidates, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and ex-defence personnel are encouraged to apply. We are also open to candidates from other industries including mining, communications, ICT and oil and gas. If you don’t meet 100% of the criteria for this role although you have the right foundational experience and qualifications, don’t hesitate to apply.

Benefits

• Cutting edge projects
• Flexible working options
• Competitive remuneration and incentive plan available
• Discounts for health insurance, travel and accommodation
• Salary packaging options
• Health and wellbeing benefits
• Study assistance
• Global opportunities

Please apply ASAP for this role as recruitment may commence before the end date of 6th November.

Export Control Requirements: This is an export control position.

Export Control Details: Non – US based job
Equal Opportunity Employer:
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