1,659 defence lead jobs in Australia

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Lead the final design and implementation of the Agency’s structure
Extensive and demonstrated large-scale commercial and industrial experience
Outstanding judgement, strategic awareness, and parliamentary and media acumen

Lead the final design and implementation of the Agency’s structure
Extensive and demonstrated large-scale commercial and industrial experience
Outstanding judgement, strategic awareness, and parliamentary and media acumen

Department of Defence is seeking exceptional senior executives to lead one of the most significant organisational reforms in Defence history

subClassification: Government - FederalGovernment - Federal

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

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Chief Delivery Officer - Defence Prime

at Butler HR

This is a Full time job

Alexandria, Sydney NSW

Australian Manufacturer Making Waves
Lead Delivery of Sovereign Maritime Capability
Executive Remuneration Package to Reward Impact

Australian Manufacturer Making Waves
Lead Delivery of Sovereign Maritime Capability
Executive Remuneration Package to Reward Impact

Lead delivery of complex Defence projects. Work with Ocius' founder and CEO. Help scale one of Australia’s leading Defence technology companies.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

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Listed fourteen days ago

Chief Delivery Officer - Defence Prime

at Butler HR

This is a Full time job

Alexandria, Sydney NSW

Australian Manufacturer Making Waves
Lead Delivery of Sovereign Maritime Capability
Executive Remuneration Package to Reward Impact

Australian Manufacturer Making Waves
Lead Delivery of Sovereign Maritime Capability
Executive Remuneration Package to Reward Impact

Lead delivery of complex Defence projects. Work with Ocius' founder and CEO. Help scale one of Australia’s leading Defence technology companies.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

14d ago

Listed three days ago

National Armaments Director Defence Delivery Agency

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

at Core Defence Australia Pty Ltd

Salary may be negotiated with successful candidate

Lead the final design and implementation of the Agency’s structure
Extensive and demonstrated large-scale commercial and industrial experience
Outstanding judgement, strategic awareness, and parliamentary and media acumen

Lead the final design and implementation of the Agency’s structure
Extensive and demonstrated large-scale commercial and industrial experience
Outstanding judgement, strategic awareness, and parliamentary and media acumen

Department of Defence is seeking exceptional senior executives to lead one of the most significant organisational reforms in Defence history

subClassification: Government - FederalGovernment - Federal

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed twenty five days ago

Project Manager - Defence Capability Delivery

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

$140,000 – $170,000 per year

Canberra-based Defence delivery role
Client-facing work across Defence and industry
Broad acquisition, sustainment, and program exposure

Canberra-based Defence delivery role
Client-facing work across Defence and industry
Broad acquisition, sustainment, and program exposure

Canberra-based Defence Project Manager supporting acquisition, sustainment, governance, and program delivery across complex capability environments.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

25d ago

Listed twenty four minutes ago

Business Development Manager - Battlespace Communications

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This is a Full time job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

Permanent Role, Annual Bonus.

Lead new business campaigns involving battlespace communications.
Engage with key stakeholders across Defence, and BDA senior leadership.
Enjoy rewarding benefits including salary packaging, yearly bonus and more.

Lead new business campaigns involving battlespace communications.
Engage with key stakeholders across Defence, and BDA senior leadership.
Enjoy rewarding benefits including salary packaging, yearly bonus and more.

Boeing Defence Australia is recruiting a Business Development Manager to lead customer engagements, and new business campaigns.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

24m ago

Listed twenty minutes ago

Business Development Manager - Battlespace Communications

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Canberra ACT(Hybrid)

Permanent Role, Annual Bonus.

This role is based in Brisbane, with relocation support as an option.
Engage with key stakeholders across Defence, and BDA senior leadership.
Enjoy rewarding benefits including salary packaging, yearly bonus and more.

This role is based in Brisbane, with relocation support as an option.
Engage with key stakeholders across Defence, and BDA senior leadership.
Enjoy rewarding benefits including salary packaging, yearly bonus and more.

Boeing Defence Australia is recruiting a Business Development Manager to lead customer engagements, and new business campaigns.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

20m ago

Listed twenty one minutes ago

Business Development Manager - Battlespace Communications

at Synergy Group Australia Pty Ltd

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This is a Full time job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Permanent Role, Annual Bonus.

This role is based in Brisbane, with relocation support as an option.
Engage with key stakeholders across Defence, and BDA senior leadership.
Enjoy rewarding benefits including salary packaging, yearly bonus and more.

This role is based in Brisbane, with relocation support as an option.
Engage with key stakeholders across Defence, and BDA senior leadership.
Enjoy rewarding benefits including salary packaging, yearly bonus and more.

Boeing Defence Australia is recruiting a Business Development Manager to lead customer engagements, and new business campaigns.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

21m ago

Listed two days ago

National Business Development Manager - Defence

at Lead Group

This is a Full time job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

$140k + $20k Car + Super + Bonus

Create a legacy and take ownership of a key strategic sector
Join a well regarded, national business as they take there next growth step
Role growth is only limited by the outcomes of the successful candidate

Create a legacy and take ownership of a key strategic sector
Join a well regarded, national business as they take there next growth step
Role growth is only limited by the outcomes of the successful candidate

This is a genuine build role. You will not be inheriting a fully formed function. You will be shaping it. Growth in this role is only limited by you.

subClassification: New Business DevelopmentNew Business Development

classification: Sales(Sales)

2d ago

Listed three days ago

Senior Consultant / Manager - Defence Advisory

This is a Full time job

Ready to take your Defence experience into consulting?
Active NV1 clearance required for this opportunity
Suited to candidates currently based in Canberra

Ready to take your Defence experience into consulting?
Active NV1 clearance required for this opportunity
Suited to candidates currently based in Canberra

Continue your impact by applying your Defence expertise across complex programs and strategic priorities that shape national outcomes.

subClassification: Government - FederalGovernment - Federal

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

3d ago

Listed three days ago

Technical Program Manager – AUV (Maritime Defence Systems)

at Marcel Pacific

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

East Fremantle, Perth WA

$200,000 per year

Lead the delivery of cutting-edge autonomous underwater systems for Defence
$200,000+ salary plus strong performance and delivery-based incentives
Direct influence over product development, engineering strategy & company growth

Lead the delivery of cutting-edge autonomous underwater systems for Defence
$200,000+ salary plus strong performance and delivery-based incentives
Direct influence over product development, engineering strategy & company growth

Lead delivery of a cutting-edge defence AUV platform and help build Australia's sovereign autonomous maritime capability.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

3d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Contract Manager DMSS-Defence - Corporate

at Serco Asia Pacific

This is a Full time job

Sydney NSW

Manage contract delivery, performance, and compliance
Build strong stakeholder and customer relationships
Drive risk management and continuous improvement

Manage contract delivery, performance, and compliance
Build strong stakeholder and customer relationships
Drive risk management and continuous improvement

Lead Defence contract delivery at Serco, driving performance, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement in a purpose-led team.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

11d ago

Listed ten days ago

Sales and Business Development Lead

at Boresight Pty Ltd

This is a Full time job

Fyshwick, Canberra ACT

$100,000 – $120,000 per year

This job offers a unique opportunity to work in a rapidly growing global manufacturing business in the UAS market.

subClassification: New Business DevelopmentNew Business Development

classification: Sales(Sales)

10d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Senior Project Manager

at Australian Submarine Agency

This is a Full time job

Amberley, Brisbane QLD

Competitive Remuneration

Lead strategic improvement for RAAF air combat support
Work with key partners to deliver measurable impact
Shape continuous improvement in a high-profile team

Lead strategic improvement for RAAF air combat support
Work with key partners to deliver measurable impact
Shape continuous improvement in a high-profile team

A Senior Project Manager to play a key part in delivering meaningful outcomes that support the RAAF F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler fleet.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

11d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Contracts Manager - Defence Prime

at Butler HR

This is a Full time job

Alexandria, Sydney NSW

Australian Manufacturer Making Waves
Champion Flagship Defence Contracts & Safeguard Commercials
Remuneration Package that Rewards Performance

Australian Manufacturer Making Waves
Champion Flagship Defence Contracts & Safeguard Commercials
Remuneration Package that Rewards Performance

Mission-driven culture focused on sovereign maritime capability, meaningful commercial influence and genuine impact without bureaucracy.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

14d ago

Listed four days ago

Program and Project Managers | Defence

at Aurec

This is a Contract/Temp job

Deakin, Canberra ACT

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We are looking to engage skilled and enthusiastic Project and Program Management Professionals to join our Defence client!

subClassification: Programme & Project ManagementProgramme & Project Management

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

4d ago

Listed two hours ago

Program Director - General Purpose Frigate

at Austal Ships

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Henderson, Perth WA

Lead GPF delivery to time, cost, quality standards
Manage contracts, risks, and financial performance
Build strong client and stakeholder relationships

Lead GPF delivery to time, cost, quality standards
Manage contracts, risks, and financial performance
Build strong client and stakeholder relationships

Lead delivery and governance of the GPF Program, ensuring strong client engagement, contract performance, and high-quality, on-time outcomes.

subClassification: Project ManagementProject Management

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2h ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Project Engineer (Technical Lead)

at Baker & Provan Pty Ltd

This is a Full time job

St Marys, Sydney NSW

$150,000 – $170,000 per year

Long-term, stable pipeline of work in a growing sector
Opportunities to work on high-profile Defence and Industry projects
Influence engineering standards with true technical authority

Long-term, stable pipeline of work in a growing sector
Opportunities to work on high-profile Defence and Industry projects
Influence engineering standards with true technical authority

Lead major defence & infrastructure projects, shape engineering standards, and mentor teams in a top-tier CNC manufacturing environment.

subClassification: Project EngineeringProject Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

2d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Operations Support Manager

at Penske Australia

This is a Full time job

Kings Park, Sydney NSW

Fantastic salary + Super + Awesome Perks!

Lead a dynamic team powering national Defence maintenance activities!
Full time leadership role coordinating mission-critical support across Australia
Step into high-impact Defence position with a company that powers performance!

Lead a dynamic team powering national Defence maintenance activities!
Full time leadership role coordinating mission-critical support across Australia
Step into high-impact Defence position with a company that powers performance!

Lead national Defence maintenance support operations across Australia and NZ. Join a high-performance team at Penske powering national capability.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

13d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

General Manager Program Delivery - ASC

at Davidson

This is a Full time job

Adelaide SA

Western Australia based (relocation support available)
Senior executive leadership role within a nationally significant program
Direct contribution to Australia's sovereign nuclear submarine capability

Western Australia based (relocation support available)
Senior executive leadership role within a nationally significant program
Direct contribution to Australia's sovereign nuclear submarine capability

Lead delivery at the heart of Australia's sovereign submarine capability. Drive complex defence programs with national impact at ASC.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

16d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Client Solutions Executive - Defence

at Prospex Recruiting

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Silverwater, Sydney NSW

Competitive Base Salary + Bonus Incentive

Passionate about technology & automation?
Operate with autonomy for all defence related projects
This role is ideal for a sales leader who takes ownership of outcomes

Passionate about technology & automation?
Operate with autonomy for all defence related projects
This role is ideal for a sales leader who takes ownership of outcomes

We are seeking a highly strategic and driven Client Solutions Executive to lead the charge in the Defence vertical.

subClassification: New Business DevelopmentNew Business Development

classification: Sales(Sales)

28d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Senior Executive Service Band 1 Branch Head – Commercial

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Williamtown, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW

May be negotiated with the successful candidate

Provision of commercial advice
Leading continuous improvement of the Commercial operating model & performance
Manage internal and external commercial related communication

Provision of commercial advice
Leading continuous improvement of the Commercial operating model & performance
Manage internal and external commercial related communication

Providing strategic commercial leadership across the ASA to enable effective, compliant and value-for-money procurement and contracting outcomes

subClassification: Government - FederalGovernment - Federal

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

13d ago

Listed five days ago

Security Lead

at Metrea

This is a Full time job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

Security Officer role at Metrea building DISP and PSPF frameworks, enabling secure defence operations across Australia’s national security mission.

subClassification: SecuritySecurity

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

5d ago

Listed four days ago

Director Government Technology Services

at Robert Walters

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

Executive Remuneration Package

Lead vital technology services that support government and communities
Senior leadership role with enterprise‑wide impact across South Australia
Work with trusted leaders delivering outcomes that matter

Lead vital technology services that support government and communities
Senior leadership role with enterprise‑wide impact across South Australia
Work with trusted leaders delivering outcomes that matter

Lead secure, reliable technology services that government agencies and communities across South Australia depend on.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

4d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Program Security Manager

at L3Harris IMSA Pty Ltd

This is a Full time job

Adelaide SA

Be at the forefront of Defence Innovation
Join an high-performance, tight knit team
Great career exposure to the cutting-edge Defence Technology Industry

Be at the forefront of Defence Innovation
Join an high-performance, tight knit team
Great career exposure to the cutting-edge Defence Technology Industry

Great career exposure to the cutting-edge Defence Technology Industry. Ensure the robust cyber and physical security of mission-critical assets.

subClassification: Government - FederalGovernment - Federal

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

19d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Training Centre Manager

at CAE Australia

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Innovative and collaborative environment
Global organisation with global opportunities!
World leading technology and training services!

Innovative and collaborative environment
Global organisation with global opportunities!
World leading technology and training services!

We are looking for a Training Centre Manager to join at either our RAAF Base Williamtown or RAAF Base Edinburgh

subClassification: Air ForceAir Force

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

23d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Deputy Director Explosive Ordnance Storage and Distribution

Orchard Hills, Sydney NSW

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

$124,393 - $140,315 (EL 1) + BDCP + Super

Excellent salary including generous superannuation
A role that allows significant autonomy a decision making
An exciting area within Defence delivering real outcomes

Excellent salary including generous superannuation
A role that allows significant autonomy a decision making
An exciting area within Defence delivering real outcomes

An exciting role with Defence delivering real outcomes!

subClassification: Government - FederalGovernment - Federal

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

14d ago

Listed four days ago

Range Task Manager

Graytown, Shepparton & Goulburn Valley VIC

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

$99,733 - $112,431 (APS 6) + Super

Position attracts a special defence locality allowance
Be part of a diverse, collaborative and supportive team
Supported by a highly dedicated and passionate leadership team

Position attracts a special defence locality allowance
Be part of a diverse, collaborative and supportive team
Supported by a highly dedicated and passionate leadership team

Contribute to the operational capability of the Australian Defence Force by enabling data driven decision making.

subClassification: Government - FederalGovernment - Federal

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

4d ago

Listed three days ago

IT Security Lead

at L3Harris Space and Airborne Systems Australia Pty Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Eight Mile Plains, Brisbane QLD

Attractive Salary on Offer
5 weeks leave!
Grow your career with a global Defence company

Attractive Salary on Offer
5 weeks leave!
Grow your career with a global Defence company

L3Harris in Eight Mile Plains is The Centre of Excellence for Electronic Warfare

subClassification: SecuritySecurity

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

3d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Program Integration/Deputy Program Manager - Helicopter Aircrew Training (HATS)