Director, Materiel Protection & Secure-by-Design Programs

Department of Defence; Canberra; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Defence in Canberra seeks a Director Materiel Protection to lead policy and technology programs protecting Australia’s sovereign technologies. You will drive engineering, cyber and security reviews, engage with government and industry stakeholders, and build a high-performing team capable of delivering outcomes within a secure environment.

You will lead cross-Defence initiatives, coordinate policy, doctrine and knowledge frameworks, and be prepared to obtain Positive Vetting

Qualifications

• Professional engineer or technologist with high-quality outcomes within a performance framework.
• Secure-by-design technology protection approaches across Defence ecosystem.
• Proven experience in Engineering, Cyber, Security, Procurement and Business management.

Responsibilities

• Lead Directorate of Materiel Protection and develop policy and programs.
• Engage Defence, Agencies and Industry to deliver outcomes.
• Coordinate high-level Electronic, Cyber and Systems Engineering processes.
• Oversee engineering, technology and security reviews and program management.

Skills

Engineering

Cybersecurity

Security management

Procurement

Business management

Education

Chartered Engineering Associate recognition

AQF qualification relevance

Job description

The Department of Defence in Canberra seeks a Director Materiel Protection to lead policy and technology programs protecting Australia’s sovereign technologies. You will drive engineering, cyber and security reviews, engage with government and industry stakeholders, and build a high-performing team capable of delivering outcomes within a secure environment.

You will lead cross-Defence initiatives, coordinate policy, doctrine and knowledge frameworks, and be prepared to obtain Positive Vetting