Director Of Operations

9 hours ago

Perth, Western Australia Marcel Pacific Full time

Marcel Pacific is an Australian maritime technology company developing a next-generation Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) engineered for sovereign defence applications.
Built for stealth & modularity, our platform is designed to meet the evolving needs of the ADF and allied underwater operations.
As we expand the program from R&D into capability demonstration and early production, we're seeking a Director of Operations to take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the company.
This is a critical leadership position that bridges strategic execution and operational discipline across all departments.
The successful candidate will support the CEO and board by ensuring all teams perform at a high standard, aligning with business objectives and operational best practices.
Key Responsibilities HR Leadership : Own all human resources functions including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, terminations, and disciplinary processes.
Implement and track KPIs for senior and technical staff to ensure accountability and output.
Financial Oversight : Take ownership of company financials, including budgets, cash flow, payroll oversight, and regular reporting in coordination with our accountant or finance team.
Staff Management : Ensure all staff maintain professional standards across punctuality, conduct, and performance.
Lead a culture of discipline, transparency, and continuous improvement.
Defence Client Liaison : Serve as the key operational point of contact for defence and government clients.
Coordinate communications, reporting, and project alignment with client expectations and contractual requirements.
Engineering & R&D Oversight : Maintain a high-level view of all engineering and product development activity, especially AUV programs.
Work closely with the technical leads to ensure progress, alignment with strategy, and team cohesion.
Field Operations Management : Direct the operations and logistics of deployed test activities, including boat crews, safety compliance, scheduling, and equipment readiness for field trials and system demonstrations.
Strategic Execution : Implement CEO and board-level strategies across all areas of the business.
Track initiatives and ensure alignment with timelines, resources, and intended outcomes.
General Operations : Take initiative to identify and resolve bottlenecks, inefficiencies, or cross-team misalignments.
Maintain a focus on safety, compliance, and delivery throughout all operations.
Ideal Candidate Profile Strong background in defence or military environments , with a solid grasp of client expectations and culture.
Understanding of engineering processes , ideally in robotics, maritime, aerospace, or autonomous systems.
Proven leadership experience in business management, HR, or general operations.
Highly organized, outcomes-driven, and confident in managing diverse teams and responsibilities.
Holds or is eligible for NV1 security clearance .
Highly Valued Qualifications : Degree in Engineering, Business Management, or Human Resources.
Experience managing field operations, including marine testing or defence trials.
Familiarity with DISP, ITAR, or related compliance frameworks.
Note: This job posting does not indicate that the position has expired or is no longer accepting applications.
Please verify on the company's careers page for the most current status.
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