Assistant Director - Cyberworthiness & Compartment Control (multiple vacancies)

Chandler Macleod; Canberra; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Macleod is recruiting on behalf of a high-profile Federal Government agency for an exceptional opportunity in Canberra to lead a critical capability program. The role is for an experienced Assistant Director – Cyberworthiness & Compartment Control within a secure, high‑security environment.

You will provide leadership across information control functions, establish governance and policy, and deliver evidence‑based advice to senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Experience in Defence or national security environments.
• Ability to translate strategic concepts into practical deliverables.
• Strong written communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience managing competing priorities in complex environments.
• Collaborative, inclusive leadership with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team delivering information control outcomes.
• Establish governance, policy and operational processes in a secure environment.
• Provide evidence-based advice to senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Coordinate complex programs, priorities and risks to milestones.
• Collaborate across government, industry and partner organisations.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Governance

Job description

Chandler Macleod is recruiting on behalf of our client for an exceptional opportunity within a high-profile Federal Government agency supporting Australia's most significant long-term capability program.

This is a rare leadership opportunity for an experienced Assistant Director – Cyberworthiness & Compartment Control professional to lead a small team delivering critical information control outcomes across a complex, high-security environment.

About the Role

You will provide leadership and oversight across information control functions supporting a major national capability program. Depending on the workstream, your focus may include compartment operations and governance, or establishing and uplifting cyberworthiness policy for cyber‑physical systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team delivering information control outcomes
• Establish and implement governance, policy and operational processes in a secure environment
• Provide high-quality, evidence-based advice to senior leaders and key stakeholders
• Coordinate complex work programs, priorities and risks to ensure delivery against milestones
• Engage collaboratively across government, industry and partner organisations

About You

• Demonstrated experience in Defence, national security, or a comparable government environment
• Strong judgement and the ability to manage sensitive information appropriately
• Proven capability translating strategic direction/technical concepts into practical deliverables
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and written communication skills
• Experience managing competing priorities, risk and delivery in a complex environment
• A collaborative, inclusive leadership style with a commitment to integrity and continuous improvement

Security Requirement

Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) security clearance.

Locations

Adelaide SA, Majura ACT, Perth WA

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is valued and supported. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of all genders and identities. Learn more about our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion