Executive Director Defence And Industry

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Defence SA
Job reference:
602543
Location:
5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status:
Long Term Contract
Eligibility:
Open to Everyone

The Opportunity

Attention experienced leaders, here is your chance to make animpact as the Executive Director Defence and Industry within inDefence SA. This role puts you at the forefront of driving theSouth Australian Government's defence and space strategies, workingclosely with stakeholders to ensure our state's defence industrythrives. Reporting to the Chief Executive Defence SA, you'll driveinitiatives to help develop and implement a strategy to maximiseopportunities for local companies. Are you ready to take the helmand lead the charge towards a stronger defence industry in SouthAustralia? Join Defence SA to lead the defence and space team andbe part of something extraordinary.

About Us

Defence SA is a cornerstone economic development agency withinthe South Australian Government, dedicated to fostering growth inthe defence and space sectors. Led by the Chief Executive, who alsoheads Veterans SA, the South Australian Space Industry Centre, andthe Defence Innovation Partnership, our agency operates as aunified team to champion and promote economic growth in the defenceand space industries.

Role Purpose/Context:

This key role is accountable for providing executive andstrategic leadership to identify and develop sustainable defencesector business initiatives to increase Defence sector in SouthAustralia.

The role is also accountable for writing and implementing theState's defence industry strategy while understanding theskills, training, infrastructure, industry, and policy requirementsneeded to support a sustainable Defence and space industry.

The Executive Director Defence and Industry will be responsiblefor:

• leading and managing the Defence and Industry team toincrease defence and space industry presence in SouthAustralia;
  
• 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 policyrequirements in the named disciplines to support a sustainableadvanced defence systems and capabilities industry.

In addition, to succeed in this role, you willneed:

• Strong program and/or portfolio management experience withstrategic vision and thought leadership skills, the ability todevelop and motivate a high performing team, the financialacumen to deliver projects to budget, and outstandingstakeholder and partnership skills that will enable you tointeract with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and bewilling to represent Defence SA at a number of speakingengagements.

Our Commitment to Diversity
The SouthAustralian Government is committed to building a flexible, diverseand inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. Wewelcome and encourage applications from diverse community groupsand 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 aminimum NV1 security clearance and a willingness to undertake theprocess to obtain an NV2 / PV security clearance if required.Therefore all applicants must be Australian Citizens or be eligibleto apply for Australian Citizenship immediately.

This is a contract / term vacancy up to 36 months. The incumbentis required to enter into an annual performance agreement. Workoutside of normal hours will be required as will intrastate,interstate and possible overseas travel involving overnightabsences. A current Australian driver's licence isrequired.

Eligibility:
Ability to obtain a minimum NV1clearance

Essential Qualifications

A relevant degree, postgraduate qualification and/or formalmanagement qualification is highly desirable.

Remuneration

SAES Level 1

Enquiries
Phone:
Ilona Horan on
Email:

Website:

Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted online via

To apply, please submit a two-page cover letter clearly statingwhy you are interested in this role and working at Defence SA and ashort, tailored resume, which highlights your work experiencerelevant to the responsibilities, knowledge and experience outlinedin 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 thisrole. We will do this by assessing your eligibility and yourability to undertake the requirements of the role (including, whererelevant, the way you have carried out previous positions). We willalso consider your potential to make contributions to thedepartment and how your engagement would support our commitment toequity, diversity, respect and inclusion.

Applications close:
17/07/:
45 PM
Attachments:

- 240613 - Role Description Executive Director DI.Pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration.Pdf

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.