About the role

National Defence Lead managing Defence sector operations for Bureau Veritas. Building and strengthening client relationships while driving growth and performance in the Defence industry.

Responsibilities

Drive financial and commercial performance of Defence sector operations in line with company targets.
Develop and execute the Defence strategic plan, ensuring accountability for sales performance and sector growth.
Build, manage, and strengthen key Defence client and stakeholder relationships to position the company as a trusted partner.
Oversee allocation of technical resources and Defence project delivery, balancing capability, expertise, and commercial expectations.
Collaborate proactively with General Managers and State Managers to ensure Defence service delivery meets operational and client requirements.
Identify gaps in Defence-related processes, personnel skills, and training, and implement improvement initiatives to enhance sector capability.
Contribute to executive recruitment planning to ensure Defence teams are resourced for current and future operational demands.
Maintain awareness of Defence industry developments, policies, and technical changes, ensuring the company remains aligned with Defence priorities.
Lead Defence sector risk management across commercial, technical, legal, reputational, and compliance areas, reporting in line with company policy.
Uphold Defence compliance standards by operating within the company’s QHSE Management System, ensuring ISO 9001 quality, safety, and Defence-specific regulatory requirements are met.

Demonstrated technical competence aligned with national Defence responsibilities and business requirements.
Strong commercial acumen, able to analyse complex information and translate it into effective business strategies.
Proven leadership qualities, fostering teamwork across diverse personalities and situations while remaining professional and outcome-focused.
Excellent priority setting and time management skills, consistently delivering under pressure and meeting commitments.
Clear and effective communication skills with clients, colleagues, and management, combined with attention to detail to achieve outcomes.
Ability to manage key stakeholder relationships and build a collaborative team environment consistent with organisational cultural values.
Solid academic and professional foundation, including a recognised university degree, relevant accreditations, memberships of professional bodies, and extensive local, national, and international management experience.

Regular social committee events
Discounted Health Insurance with Bupa
Fantastic training and development opportunities, including annual career planning reviews
Access to Telus Health, our Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 access to off-site, independent, confidential, professional guidance and counselling
Access to Coursera, a digital learning platform offering over 7,000 courses in partnership with renowned universities and global corporations
Mentoring and coaching opportunities
Salary packaging options
Access to corporate benefits and discounts through our Employee Benefit Platform, Cliqit
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leave for Cultural Events
Global Career Mobility Opportunities
Highly competitive salaries