About the role:

 

The Senior Associate is responsible for leading Strategy engagements (and supporting their execution), supporting the company's extensive Development offerings and Grant work. Working closely with the Director & Principal, other Senior Associates and Associates, the Senior Associate will also need to support business development efforts across the company’s Strategy, Development and Grant offerings, nationally.

 

In this capacity, the Senior Associate will work primarily with engineering, manufacturing and technology-based clients who are either new to the defence sector or looking to grow their presence in the sector. 

 

Some travel will be required, including travel for client engagements, trade shows, etc. A seat on the senior leadership team will be available from day one, where the role will be expected to actively contribute to the development of the company’s overarching business growth strategies.

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Essential skills / attributes

 

• Strong understanding of defence sector ecosystem.

• Good written, interpersonal and communication skills.

• High attention to detail.

• Strong project coordination/management skills and the ability to manage constantly changing priorities within expected timeframes.

• Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

• High level of emotional intelligence and ability to meet with and persuade people at all levels.

• Ability to work in a team and wear multiple hats.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

• A commitment to continuous professional development and life-long learning.

 

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Desirable skills / attributes

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• Degree in a technical discipline such as science, engineering and/or project management.

• Management consultancy experience 

• Cyber security awareness and/or qualifications  

• Security clearance 

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Please note: Applicants must be an Australian Citizen or able to meet citizen eligibility requirements.

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