Strategic Business Adviser

Join to apply for the Strategic Business Adviser role at Downer Professional Services Downer Professional Services provided pay range This range is provided by Downer Professional Services. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range A$151,000.00/yr - A$178,000.00/yr Join our Downer Professional Services team and play a key role in delivering complex defence and national security projects that safeguard Australia’s future. Downer Professional Services comprises three business units: our Technical, Advisory, and Capability consulting practice, and Team Downer , which partners with CASG and NSSG as a major service provider to Defence . Together, we are a multi‑disciplinary advisory and delivery partner of choice for clients across Defence and National Security. We currently have an opportunity for an Asset Management role in Canberra to work on Space projects. What You’ll Do This role offers a broad scope, with key responsibilities including: Critical Product Baseline Analysis : Examine current ground and control segment baseline, addressing obsolescence, contracts, cyber/ICT security, resourcing, business processes, supply chain, and risk factors impacting CASG delivery. Independent Review Alignment : Analyse November 2024 Independent Assurance Review recommendations and develop an actionable plan aligned with the continuous capability development roadmap. Gap & Opportunity Identification : Assess current deficiencies and explore opportunities, including emerging technologies, to meet capability development requirements through 2030. Future State Roadmap Development : Create a detailed action plan with recommendations and options to ensure continuous capability development until at least 2030. Implementation & Improvement Support : Assist in managing and executing recommended outcomes, enhancing resilience, capacity, and technology integration within the ground and control segment. What You’ll Bring Systems Analysis & Risk Management : Expertise in critically examining complex Defence systems, identifying obsolescence, supply chain risks, cyber/ICT vulnerabilities, and business process inefficiencies. Strategic Planning & Review Alignment : Ability to interpret Independent Assurance Review recommendations and translate them into actionable plans aligned with continuous capability development roadmaps. Emerging Technology & Capability Development Insight : Strong knowledge of evolving technologies and innovation opportunities to address gaps and ensure capability growth through 2030. Roadmap & Action Plan Development : Proven experience in designing future‑state strategies, including recommendations and options for sustainable, agile capability delivery. Implementation & Stakeholder Engagement : Skilled in managing execution of outcomes, coordinating across CASG/JCG, and driving improvements in resilience, capacity, and integration of ground and control segments. Technical SATCOM capability/experience Due to the nature of the work, you must currently hold and maintain a minimum Negative Vetting 1 or higher Security clearance as required by the Commonwealth. In some instances, compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) may also be an inherent requirement. More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high‑quality outcomes for our clients. Why Downer Professional Services At Downer Professional Services , we’re not just a workplace – we’re a business dedicated to contributing to the shaping of the future of defence in Australia. As the country’s only sovereign prime, we’re committed to making a real difference in protecting Australia’s interests. What it means to belong at Downer Professional Services Meaningful work: Help deliver critical Defence projects that protect Australia and shape its future. Professional development: Access career mapping, accelerated learning programs, and shared learning through our Communities of Practice. Great perks: Enjoy discounts on healthcare, retail, vehicles, and more through Veteran support : Benefit from initiatives like up to 20 days of Reservist Leave to stay connected post‑service. You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas. We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging. We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply – potential counts, and so do you. As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it. If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward. Seniority level Associate Employment type Full‑time Job function Defense and Space Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr