Director of Defence Technologies

24 hours ago

Adelaide, South Australia beBeeDefence Full time $90,000 - $120,000
Establish a Defence Technologies Research Facility

The Australian Defence Technologies Academy is seeking an exceptional leader to establish and lead a purpose-built, secure facility dedicated to innovation-led learning and research in support of Australia's defence, industry, and government sectors.

The Academy will provide research and training capabilities and pathways for advanced technologies and innovation critical to the defence industry, but also applicable across other sectors. The purpose of the Academy is to create a global hub of defence-related activity through:

  • Purpose-built secure facilities required to support defence and defence-related research;
  • A lifelong learning academy operating at the cutting edge of technology research to enable research training, continuous learning, reskilling, and upskilling for an industry-ready, future-focused workforce;
  • Leveraging collaboration across industry, VET, academic partners, and with other research and innovation initiatives such as digital skills and space technologies to drive economic and job-creation outcomes; and
  • Fostering a strategic connected global approach and culture for research and innovation, excellence, and asymmetric advantage.

Reporting to the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research and Innovation), this role will be responsible for building a collaborative ecosystem across defence, industry, government, and academic sectors – both nationally and internationally.

This is a unique opportunity for a proven leader to join a dynamic team and develop a strategic plan for the Australian Defence Technologies Academy, fostering cutting-edge research and education in close collaboration with multiple stakeholders. The successful candidate will build a high-performing research culture while driving state-based and local strategies that advance defence innovation, industry engagement, and sovereign capability development.

Key Responsibilities:

- Establish research and innovation capacity to enable research-linked and industry-enriched education, training, and talent development that directly support Australia's strategic defence priorities and workforce capability needs.

Benefits:

We offer a uniquely rewarding workplace environment with opportunities for career growth and development. Our work's cutting-edge nature provides a constant source of inspiration, and our culture values diversity and inclusion. We also offer flexible work arrangements, professional development programs, and a range of attractive staff benefits.

What You'll Need:

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • Proven leadership experience in establishing and leading research facilities or similar organisations;
  • Expertise in defence technologies, innovation, and research;
  • Strong networking and collaboration skills;
  • Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders;
  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills;
  • Experience working in a university or research institution setting;
  • High-level qualifications in a relevant field.

Get Ready to Make History:

Join a vibrant team and contribute to the establishment of the Australian Defence Technologies Academy. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to shape the future of defence research and innovation in Australia.

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