Strategic Business Advisor

Join our Downer Professional Services team and play a key role in delivering complex defence and national security projects that safeguard Australia's future.

Downer Professional Services is comprised of two business units, our Technical, Advisory, and Capability consulting practice and Team Downer, a major service partner to Defence. Together, we are a multi-disciplinary advisory and delivery partner of choice for our clients in Defence and National Security.

We currently have an opportunity for a Strategic Business Advisor in Canberra to work on Joint projects
.

What You'll Do

This role offers a broad scope, with key role responsibilities including:

• Governance Oversight
  : Manage and update key governance documents including the IPdMP, PdS, Business Plan, and Product Status Reports.
• Risk Management Coordination
  : Collaborate with JC2SPO and stakeholders to identify, assess, and maintain CAF16 risks in Predict.
• Secretariat Support
  : Lead CAF16 Board activities, including governance framework management, presentation development, and minute dissemination.
• Assurance & Review Activities
  : Coordinate Independent Assurance Reviews and contribute to Sustainment Assessment Review responses.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  : Liaise with AWC stakeholders to strengthen capability outcomes across CAF16 systems and applications.

What You'll Bring

• Relevant Defence Training
  : Completion of Business Acumen, CASG Risk Management, and CASG Foundations courses is highly desirable.
• Strategic Planning Experience
  : Proven ability to write strategic and business plans for Defence organisations, ideally within CASG.
• CASG Process Knowledge
  : Strong understanding of CASG's organisational structure and sustainment processes.
• Independent & Team-Oriented Work Style
  : Capable of working autonomously while contributing effectively in team environments.
• Stakeholder Engagement Skills
  : Excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.

Due to the nature of the work, you are required to currently hold and maintain a minimum
Negative Vetting 1
or higher Security clearance as required by the Commonwealth. In some instances, compliance with
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
requirements may also be an inherent requirement.

More than anything, you'll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.

Why Downer Professional Services

At Downer Professional Services, we're not just a workplace - we're a business dedicated to contributing to the shaping of the future of defence in Australia. As the country's only sovereign prime, we're committed to making a real difference in protecting Australia's interests.

• What is means to belong at Downer Professional Services
• Meaningful work:
  Help to deliver critical Defence projects that protect Australia and shape its future.
• Professional development:
  Access career mapping, accelerated learning programs, and shared learning through our Communities of Practice.
• Great perks:
  Enjoy discounts on healthcare, retail, vehicles, and more through .
• Veteran support
  : Benefit from initiatives like up to 20 days of Reservist Leave to stay connected post-service.

You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

We're committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with this role, we'd still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.

If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we're here to help you put your best foot forward.