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Defence Sector Innovation Leader

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Adelaide, South Australia beBeeLeadership Full time $90,000 - $120,000

We are seeking a visionary leader to drive innovation and excellence in the defence sector. The successful candidate will establish a collaborative ecosystem across defence, industry, government, and academic sectors – both nationally and internationally.

About the Role

This is a key leadership position that demands strategic thinking, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to build high-performing research cultures. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing a strategic plan for the Australian Defence Technologies Academy, fostering cutting-edge research and education in close collaboration with multiple internal and external stakeholders.

The role requires a deep understanding of the Commonwealth Department of Defence's strategic priorities, operational frameworks, and stakeholder engagement protocols. The successful candidate will also need to demonstrate their ability to operate within secure environments and possess current PV Security Clearance from the Australian Government.

  • Develop and implement a strategic plan for the Australian Defence Technologies Academy.
  • Foster cutting-edge research and education in close collaboration with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
  • Build a high-performing research culture and drive state-based and local strategies that advance defence innovation, industry engagement, and sovereign capability development.
Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful you will need:

  • Current PV Security Clearance from the Australian Government and demonstrated ability to operate within secure environments.
  • Extensive experience with the Commonwealth Department of Defence, including a deep understanding of its strategic priorities, operational frameworks, and stakeholder engagement protocols.
  • Formal tertiary qualifications in Engineering or advanced technology fields, supporting leadership in research and education aligned with national defence priorities.
  • Proven experience working with or within the defence industry, particularly in roles involving advanced technologies, innovation, and collaborative research or training initiatives.
  • Attainment in the field of Advanced Technology commensurate with award of the title of Professor.
Benefits

We offer a uniquely rewarding workplace that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. The size, breadth, and quality of our education and research programs enable us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading.

We welcome diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence, and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge, and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal, and family life.

We offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits, including salary packaging, flexible work arrangements, high-quality professional development programs, and an on-campus health clinic, gym, and other fitness facilities.

About Us

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability, and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply.