Director, Small UAS Acquisition & Sustainment

Australian Department of Defence; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 144,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Department of Defence in Brisbane seeks an EL 2 Director of SUAS to lead the acquisition and sustainment of Small Uncrewed Aerial System capabilities. You will manage relationships with senior Capability Manager Representatives and Industry Partners while ensuring operational availability to support defence objectives.

You will apply sound commercial acumen and, ideally, knowledge of the Australian Defence Industry in a dynamic environment, including navigating ITAR restrictions for

Qualifications

• Translate technical requirements into delivery plans to achieve business outcomes.
• Think strategically and develop plans and processes to enhance business results.
• Excellent communication, self-drive, and initiative with ability to influence others.
• Strong commercial, financial acumen and understanding of the Defence Industry in Australia.
• Experience leading high performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain internal and external stakeholder relationships, including senior level representatives and industry partners.
• Lead a large, diverse, multi-disciplinary team to ensure capabilities are acquired and remain operationally available.
• Oversee acquisition and sustainment of Small UAS capabilities and related corporate responsibilities.

Skills

Delivery planning

Strategic thinking

Communication

Commercial acumen

People management

Job description

Australian Department of Defence in Brisbane seeks an EL 2 Director of SUAS to lead the acquisition and sustainment of Small Uncrewed Aerial System capabilities. You will manage relationships with senior Capability Manager Representatives and Industry Partners while ensuring operational availability to support defence objectives.

You will apply sound commercial acumen and, ideally, knowledge of the Australian Defence Industry in a dynamic environment, including navigating ITAR restrictions for