Executive Director Defence and Industry
Vor 2 Tagen
General/Business Unit Manager (CEO & General Management)
Government - State (Government & Defence)
Full time
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The Opportunity
Attention experienced leaders, here is your chance to make an impact as the Executive Director Defence and Industry within in Defence SA. This role puts you at the forefront of driving the South Australian Government's defence and space strategies, working closely with stakeholders to ensure our state's defence industry thrives. Reporting to the Chief Executive Defence SA, you'll drive initiatives to help develop and implement a strategy to maximise opportunities for local companies. Are you ready to take the helm and lead the charge towards a stronger defence industry in South Australia? Join Defence SA to lead the defence and space team and be part of something extraordinary.
About Us
Defence SA is a cornerstone economic development agency within the South Australian Government, dedicated to fostering growth in the defence and space sectors. Led by the Chief Executive, who also heads Veterans SA, the South Australian Space Industry Centre, and the Defence Innovation Partnership, our agency operates as a unified team to champion and promote economic growth in the defence and space industries.
Role Purpose/Context:
This key role is accountable for providing executive and strategic leadership to identify and develop sustainable defence sector business initiatives to increase Defence sector in South Australia.
The role is also accountable for writing and implementing the State's defence industry strategy while understanding the skills, training, infrastructure, industry, and policy requirements needed to support a sustainable Defence and space industry.
The Executive Director Defence and Industry will be responsible for:
- leading and managing the Defence and Industry team to increase defence and space industry presence in South Australia;
- implementing and improving business development activities, including strategies and plans for: land, air, maritime, cyber, space domains and aerospace and science and technology;
- understanding skills, training, infrastructure and policy requirements in the named disciplines to support a sustainable advanced defence systems and capabilities industry.
In addition, to succeed in this role, you will need:
- Strong program and/or portfolio management experience with strategic vision and thought leadership skills, the ability to develop and motivate a high performing team, the financial acumen to deliver projects to budget, and outstanding stakeholder and partnership skills that will enable you to interact with diverse stakeholder groups.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and be willing to represent Defence SA at a number of speaking engagements.
Our Commitment to Diversity
The South Australian Government is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities, women and other diversity groups.
Special Conditions
The successful applicant must have the ability to obtain a minimum NV1 security clearance and a willingness to undertake the process to obtain an NV2 / PV security clearance if required. Therefore all applicants must be Australian Citizens or be eligible to apply for Australian Citizenship immediately.
This is a contract / term vacancy up to 36 months. The incumbent is required to enter into an annual performance agreement. Work outside of normal hours will be required as will intrastate, interstate and possible overseas travel involving overnight absences. A current Australian driver's licence is required.
To apply, please submit a two-page cover letter clearly stating why you are interested in this role and working at Defence SA and a short, tailored resume, which highlights your work experience relevant to the responsibilities, knowledge and experience outlined in the Role Description. Applicants must also submit a completed “Pre-Employment Declaration in the SA Public Sector” form.
Defence SA is looking for the best suited applicant for this role. We will do this by assessing your eligibility and your ability to undertake the requirements of the role (including, where relevant, the way you have carried out previous positions). We will also consider your potential to make contributions to the department and how your engagement would support our commitment to equity, diversity, respect and inclusion.
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Defence SA is South Australia’s lead government agency for all defence matters and the nation’s only standalone state defence organisation.
It is a single point of contact for all defence stakeholders, streamlining their interaction across the South Australian Government.
Defence SA’s mission is to grow the defence industry, and strengthen the Defence Force presence in the state.
Working closely with Defence and industry, Defence SA targets investment and expansion opportunities, drives and supports the delivery of major defence projects and facilities, and pursues the location of additional Defence units and capabilities in the state.
Defence SA also plays a key role in supporting the Commonwealth Government’s strategic defence policy, particularly by increasing local industry participation and ensuring that state-of-the-art infrastructure and a highly skilled, industry-ready workforce is in place to underpin defence projects.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
Defence SA is South Australia’s lead government agency for all defence matters and the nation’s only standalone state defence organisation.
It is a single point of contact for all defence stakeholders, streamlining their interaction across the South Australian Government.
Defence SA’s mission is to grow the defence industry, and strengthen the Defence Force presence in the state.
Working closely with Defence and industry, Defence SA targets investment and expansion opportunities, drives and supports the delivery of major defence projects and facilities, and pursues the location of additional Defence units and capabilities in the state.
Defence SA also plays a key role in supporting the Commonwealth Government’s strategic defence policy, particularly by increasing local industry participation and ensuring that state-of-the-art infrastructure and a highly skilled, industry-ready workforce is in place to underpin defence projects.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
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