Senior Operations Leader for Defence Projects

4 days ago

Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia beBeeManagement Full time

Leadership Role for Defence Project Support

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To be part of the leadership team supporting critical defence projects, you will lead a dynamic, multidisciplinary team in the navigation of complex operational challenges.

This includes taking full responsibility for delivering Maintenance, Engineering, Supply, Planning, and Operational Support Services to Navy platforms in the region.

Maintaining an efficient and effective support system, operating within CASG principles, is crucial to ensure ship availability targets are met or exceeded.

You will focus on excellence, customer satisfaction, and sustainability, while being pivotal in stakeholder engagement and management.

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About the Role

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As a Support Services Manager, you'll oversee the planning and delivery of key services across:

  • Maintenance, engineering, logistics, warehousing, planning, scheduling, and operations
  • Subcontractor and supplier management
  • Australian Industry Capability (AIC) and regional development initiatives
  • Technical data and Defence-supplied equipment (GFE, GFM, GFS, GFD)
  • Uniformed personnel management
  • Maintenance Management System and regulatory compliance
  • Service delivery reporting, administration, and coordination

You'll also manage the upkeep of essential plans and documentation, including Annual Regional Worklists, Maintenance and Supply Chain Plans, Supplies Acceptance and Deviation documentation Technical Data Schedule and List, Survey & Quote, Efficiency Reports, and Maintenance Service Requests.

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Requirements

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You need demonstrated leadership in delivering support services within a complex stakeholder environment.

Experience managing support services within an Australian Defence context is necessary.

You should have strong initiative and self-motivation, sharp attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills, proven ability to build, lead and support high-performing teams, deep knowledge of engineering, maintenance, and supply support systems, understanding of Defence Engineering statutory compliance requirements, excellent written and verbal communication skills, high-level analytical, reporting and presentation capabilities, strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building abilities, capable of working independently with sound organisational and time management skills, effective planning, delegation, and team motivation skills, and a commitment to lead by example in safety, quality, and ethical standards.

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Why Us

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We offer competitive compensation and benefits, professional development and training opportunities, a supportive and dynamic work environment, and opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.

Our global team is guided by a universal set of values that describe the focus of our efforts: Excellence, Customer Focus, Integrity, Team Work.

We believe that putting our values into practice creates the greatest benefits for our stakeholders.

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