Ford Performance Motorsport Lead

**About Us**

**Lead. Grow. Transform.**

Ford Australia is constantly evolving and innovating, committed to delivering smarter, more connected vehicles for all Australians, now and for generations to come.

Looking ahead, Ford is excited about the future. With an expanding vehicle lineup, growing digital services, and a strong dealer network, they are well-positioned to support Australian businesses in new ways.

As Australia’s largest automotive OEM employer, they proudly have around 1,500 talented engineers, designers, and specialists working across five Victorian sites. Crucially, Australia is a key global development hub for Ford and their local design and engineering team lead the creation of vehicles including the Ranger, Ranger Raptor, and Everest - models sold in around 180 markets worldwide.

Complementing this technical network, Ford Australia’s National Sales Company (NSC) located in Richmond, is the central hub for commercial and customer engagement activities across the country.

**About the Role**

Serving as a key liaison between Ford Performance and Supercars, the role will also focus on identifying commercial opportunities (particularly for T6 (Ranger/Everest programs) and overseeing both Australian and international T6 off-road racing activities.

Ultimately, this role is pivotal in ensuring Ford's diverse racing activities are strategically managed, technically robust, and commercially successful, bridging the gap between high-level strategy and on-track execution across multiple disciplines.

Reporting to the Ford Performance Motorsport Manager, based at Ford Australia’s Head office in Broadmeadows, your primary focus will be ensuring Ford's diverse racing activities are well-managed, technically sound, and commercially savvy.

This role offers a **Hybrid**work arrangement.

**Required Skills & Experience**:

- Demonstrated expertise in program delivery is essential, encompassing proficiency in planning, timing, and coordination activities.

**About You**
- A degree in Engineering, Commerce, and/or Business is highly desirable.
- A minimum of 5 years of demonstrated prior experience in a relevant field. Experience in program management, vehicle engineering, or aerodynamic roles is preferred.
- Previous experience in either a Motorsport Australia (MA) affiliated category or professional motorsport is essential. This experience must include demonstrated proficiency in:

- Vehicle setup
- Team management
- Rule interpretation
- Category management
- Experience in MA Race vehicle homologation and prior Super 3, Super2, or Supercar race experience is highly valued and a key requirement for this role.
- Strong technical understanding of Vehicle Dynamics, Aerodynamics, and Program Management principles.
- Proven ability to build and maintain strong working relationships and collaborate effe ctively across diverse groups. This includes successful interaction with peers, cross-functional teams, international colleagues, and senior leadership.
- Vehicle development experience in vehicle dynamics or powertrain systems
- Experience using logged data to improve track performance
- Demonstrated experience using Bosch Motorsport, Motec, Cosworth hardware and software
- Experience setting up vehicle instrumentation

Knowledge and experience with GPIRS and Ariba/Aurora

This role will have the requirement to travel and some weekend work to support race events as required.

**Why Ford?**

As we celebrate 100 years in Australia, our legacy truly speaks for itself. But we believe we do more than build award winning vehicles—we build careers

Flexible Work Arrangements.
- Complimentary vehicle and additional discounted lease car options.
- Recognised by WGEA as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.
- Multiple Employee Resource Groups - Ford Pride, Women of Ford and Ford Empowering Diverse Abilities
- Opportunities for growth and personal development through external/internal training programs
- Paid parental leave.
- Comprehensive Employee Assist Program
- Wellness Programs including Free Flu Vaccinations and Health Checks
- Paid volunteer days.

**Equal Opportunity**

As part of our commitment to driving equity and inclusion for all, we are now recognised by WGEA as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

**Supercars Technical Liaison & Support**:

- Serve as the primary technical interface and liaison for Triple Eight, all Ford Supercars teams, and vehicle homologation teams.
- Provide technical assistance and support specifically for the Gen3 Supercars race program.
- Manage relationships through a combination of in-person engagement and virtual communication (e.g., Webex), which will involve some travel.
- Assist Triple Eight with Gen3 testing activities where possible.
- Collaborate with the Ford Performance team and the Supercars organization to facilitate and achieve Ford's strategic goals for the Gen3 era.

**In-Country Ford Performance Liaison & Information Sharing**:

- Act as the dedica