Chief Executive Operations Manager

**Job Title**:
Chief Executive Operations Manager
**Location**:
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
**Role Type**:
Permanent Full Time
QinetiQ is a global technology and engineering company that exists to protect lives and secure the future. With more than 8,000 employees worldwide - including 800+ here in Australia - we deliver mission-critical services and systems to Defence, national security, and essential industry.
Following a strategic redesign, we’ve sharpened our focus and are investing in the future - starting with the people who will help shape it.
If you're driven by purpose, passionate about solving complex problems, and ready to make a real impact - there’s never been a better time to join us.
With a presence in the United Kingdom, United States, Australia, Canada and Germany, we bring global expertise to local challenges, helping build Australia’s sovereign industrial capability for the future.
Applications are now sought from seasoned support professionals for a new role in Canberra. Reporting to QinetiQ's Australian Chief Executive, the Chief Executive Operations Manager is responsible for providing (or overseeing the provision of, as appropriate) the full range of support functions to the Chief Executive and Australian Leadership Team.
This newly created role will create efficiency and effectiveness through the coordination of activities that contribute to the effective leadership of the Australian operation. In terms of specifics, this will see the successful applicant:
Acting as the secretariat for business reviews, the Sector Advisory Board, Sector objectives, actions and KPI management
Preparing, coordinating and quality assuring complex and/or sensitive correspondence, reports, corporate documentation, submissions, talking points and meeting briefs
Working effectively with the Australian Leadership Team, Leadership Community and other key stakeholders across the Group in order to ensure the effective management of information from to and from the Chief Executive, contributing to effective decision making
Providing executive support to the business and to activities such as budgeting and strategic planning
In conjunction with the Corporate Affairs team, coordinating and managing senior executive, government, diplomatic and industry stakeholder engagements and visits
In conjunction with the Legal team, leading reporting and governance for the sector
**Our ideal applicant presents with**:
Tertiary qualifications in a business, management or related field, or equivalent qualifications or experience
Previous experience within the Defence sector either in industry or the customer environment including existing relationships across the Defence sector and customer community
Experience supporting government relations activities, preferably within a Defence sector environment
Proven experience providing executive support to senior business leaders and in supporting activities such as strategic planning and budgeting
Prior experience supporting legal and governance reporting (or similar)
Demonstrated experience in leadership and management gained in a role such as operations manager, project manager, or senior executive assistant
Superior communication skills, an ability to build trusted working relationships and a collaborative style
Flexibility to take on a range of administrative tasks
High sense of initiative and problem solving skills coupled with superior time management abilities
Due to the nature of the role, applicants must be eligible for Australian Defence security clearance. Current security clearance will be well regarded.
Applications close Monday 11th August, 2025.
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Looking for an Employer with Benefits?
At QinetiQ, our competitive remuneration and benefits package supports your evolving needs throughout your career. You’ll share in the company’s success, and be rewarded for your own. We’ll invest in your development and provide an inclusive environment for you to succeed.
**Some of our benefits include**:
Access to LinkedIn Learning and professional development
Flexible work
Purchased leave program & loyalty leave
Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave
Annual incentive scheme
Complimentary salary continuance insurance
Annual volunteering leave with Operation Give Back
Relaxed dress code