Defence Environment Growth Leader – Australia

Ghd; Canberra; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD is seeking a Defence Environment Market Leader - Australia to drive growth in the Defence sector, lead environmental capability, and secure strategic opportunities across Australia and the Pacific. You will strengthen senior client relationships, translate Defence priorities into opportunities, and coordinate capability across national teams.

This role requires extensive Defence sector experience, a strong commercial sensibility and the ability to work across a dispersed national workforce.

Qualifications

• 15+ years’ experience in environmental consulting or major project environments.
• Strong Defence sector experience and knowledge of policies, processes and requirements.
• Track record in senior client engagement and winning work.
• Established environmental credibility with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong networks and relationship-building skills across dispersed teams.
• Commercial acumen with ability to manage risks and opportunities.
• Able to obtain AGSVA Security Clearance (Baseline with Negative Vetting 1 preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead the growth of GHD’s environmental offering within Defence and shape strategic opportunities.
• Provide environmental leadership across Defence pursuits and client programs by coordinating cross-disciplinary capability.
• Build trusted senior client relationships by understanding Defence priorities and translating needs into opportunities.
• Collaborate with Defence, Environment and regional leaders to national connect capability and create a sustainable pipeline.
• Balance client outcomes, technical excellence and risk while delivering high-quality environmental services aligned with Defence requirements.

Skills

Defence market knowledge

Senior client engagement

Leadership

Business development

Stakeholder management

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Job description

GHD is seeking a Defence Environment Market Leader - Australia to drive growth in the Defence sector, lead environmental capability, and secure strategic opportunities across Australia and the Pacific. You will strengthen senior client relationships, translate Defence priorities into opportunities, and coordinate capability across national teams.

This role requires extensive Defence sector experience, a strong commercial sensibility and the ability to work across a dispersed national workforce.