Defence & National Security Advisor: Impact Delivery

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Flexible work options

Career growth

Leave options

Culture & connectivity

Family support

Wellbeing program

Job summary

KordaMentha, an independent advisory firm with founder-led values, invites expressions of interest in Defence and National Security roles. Our DNS team helps government and industry clients turn challenges into practical outcomes across capability, commercial, infrastructure, technology, sustainment and delivery.

Join a growing team with opportunities in Perth and other cities; we focus on matching people to meaningful engagements, support your development from day one, and provide a clear path

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in Defence, national security, government or an aligned industry.
• Consulting, advisory, delivery or specialist experience relevant to one or more of our service areas.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex issues into clear, actionable and compelling insights.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a natural curiosity and the ability to bring structure and clarity to ambiguous situations.
• Sound judgement, commercial acumen and a pragmatic approach to navigating complex challenges and competing priorities.
• The ability to build trusted relationships and credibility with clients, colleagues and stakeholders through authenticity, professionalism and integrity.
• A collaborative mindset and a genuine desire to contribute to team success, share knowledge and support those around you.
• A growth mindset, embracing continuous learning, seeking feedback and looking for opportunities to develop both personally and professionally.
• Confidence to challenge thinking constructively, offer new perspectives and contribute to better outcomes for clients and teams.Resilience, adaptability and a willingness to step outside your comfort zone to tackle new opportunities and challenges.
• A strong sense of accountability and ownership, consistently delivering high-quality outcomes and following through on commitments.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government security clearance.

Skills

Facilities strategy

Asset management

Program performance

Commercial advisory

Supply chain logistics

Job description

KordaMentha, an independent advisory firm with founder-led values, invites expressions of interest in Defence and National Security roles. Our DNS team helps government and industry clients turn challenges into practical outcomes across capability, commercial, infrastructure, technology, sustainment and delivery.

Join a growing team with opportunities in Perth and other cities; we focus on matching people to meaningful engagements, support your development from day one, and provide a clear path