Defence Asset Management Lead – Market Growth & Strategy

Kinexus; Sydney; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinexus seeks an experienced Defence Assurance and Asset Management professional to lead the growth of our Defence service in Sydney or Canberra. The role combines market development, client leadership and technical expertise to shape opportunities and deliver value in Defence estates and asset management.

You will establish relationships with senior Defence stakeholders, identify opportunities, and drive high-quality bids while ensuring strong delivery outcomes and robust risk management.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of assurance and asset management in Defence, Government, Industrial or Utilities environments.
• Established relationships and understanding of the Australian Defence market.
• Business development and client engagement experience.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• NV1 clearance required to be successful.
• Proactive, collaborative and commercially focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a national Defence estate assurance and asset management strategy.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior Defence stakeholders, clients and industry partners.
• Identify, shape and convert new business opportunities.
• Lead high-quality bids, pursuits and strategic client engagements.
• Strengthen market presence through industry engagement, thought leadership and strategic partnerships.
• Work with project leaders to manage performance, risk, value and client outcomes.
• Manage pipeline health, forecasting, pricing, contracts and commercial governance.
• Support the development of a high-performing, collaborative and accountable team.
• Represent the organisation at relevant Defence and industry forums
• Maintain awareness of market, regulatory and technology developments.

Skills

Defence assurance

Asset management

Business development

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Client engagement

Market insight

Strategic thinking

Education

Tertiary qualification in asset management

Job description

Kinexus seeks an experienced Defence Assurance and Asset Management professional to lead the growth of our Defence service in Sydney or Canberra. The role combines market development, client leadership and technical expertise to shape opportunities and deliver value in Defence estates and asset management.

You will establish relationships with senior Defence stakeholders, identify opportunities, and drive high-quality bids while ensuring strong delivery outcomes and robust risk management.