Senior Defence Consultant

2 weeks ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia beBeeDefence Full time $220,000 - $350,000
Job Opportunity

Country: Australia, Contract type: Permanent, Work pattern: Part Time, Full Time, Market: Defence and security, Consultancy, Project programme and commercial management, Business development.

Lead with Purpose

Mott MacDonald is a leading consultancy with expertise in creating lasting societal impact through innovation, collaboration, and integrity. We are seeking a Client Director to lead our Defence leadership team, driving transformational infrastructure and capability projects.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional to join our team and make a difference in shaping the future of Defence and security.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Build Deep Relationships: Foster meaningful connections across all levels of client organisation and industry partners, becoming a trusted advisor.
  • Win Work with Integrity: Champion our collaborative culture while pursuing and securing major projects and programs aligned with values and sales targets.
  • Lead Authentically: Engage directly in project delivery to earn respect and credibility, demonstrating hands-on leadership and technical excellence.
  • Drive Market Strategy: Collaborate with Defence & Security Market Lead to shape client engagement strategies that align with Defence priorities and emerging opportunities.
  • Promote Excellence: Leverage global capabilities to introduce innovative, high-quality services that meet client needs and uphold reputation for excellence.
  • Grow Talent: Recruit and nurture professionals with strong client engagement skills, providing coaching and mentorship to build resilient, future-ready team.

Requirements:

  • Deep experience working with Department of Defence, particularly within Security and Estate Group in infrastructure services, and ideally within Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group under defence support services.
  • Strong network and market reputation backed by proven ability to position, win, and deliver major infrastructure projects, navigate complex government processes, and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Commitment to excellence and strategic client engagement.

Benefits:

  • Flexible and agile work atmosphere catering to professional journey and life's special moments.
  • Competitive salary complemented by group bonus incentives recognising dedication invested.
  • Comprehensive coverage including life, personal accident, and salary continuance insurance, providing peace of mind during uncertain times.
  • Opportunities to enhance work-life balance through option to purchase extra annual leave.
  • Employee resource groups including Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more.

Why Choose Us?

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating inclusive environment where everyone feels they have opportunity to contribute.

We believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.

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