Strategic Business Adviser

Overview

Strategic asset planning and sustainment for defence space projects, improving metrics & partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• performance metrics
• asset management
• industry partnerships
• lot assessment
• product breakdown
• project delivery

Tasks

Join our Downer Professional Services team and play a key role in delivering complex defence and national security projects that safeguard Australia’s future. -Review and Enhance Performance Metrics: Analyse existing metrics in the Product Schedule and Integrated Product Management Plan, and recommend strategic, outcome-focused performance measures aligned with capability objectives. -Develop Strategic Asset Management Plan: Create a comprehensive asset management plan for products under sustainment within the CJC06 Ground/Control and Space Segment, shifting focus from transactional product lists to system-level capability assurance. -Strengthen Industry Partnerships: Evaluate current contract arrangements and recommend opportunities to transition from fragmented Survey & Quote activities to more strategic, enduring partnerships with industry. -Conduct Life of Type (LoT) and Obsolescence Assessments: Update the LoT assessment of the current asset base to support sustainment funding planning, while ensuring effective obsolescence management and potential life extension strategies. -Develop Product Breakdown Structure (PBS): Lead the development of a PBS for the Control Segment to identify support requirements and guide structured analysis and sustainment planning.

Requirements

• stakeholder engagement
• obsolescence planning
• asset management
• performance analytics
• contract insight
• nv2 clearance

What You Bring

Due to the nature of the work, you are required to currently hold and maintain a minimum Negative Vetting 2 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. -Stakeholder Engagement & Communication: Proven capability in managing relationships across Defence stakeholders, aligned to CJC preparedness and sustainment goals. -Lifecycle & Obsolescence Planning: Experience conducting Life of Type assessments and advising on obsolescence management and sustainment funding strategies. -Strategic Asset Management Expertise: Ability to develop system-level asset management plans that align with capability outcomes, beyond transactional product oversight. -Performance Metrics & Analytical Skills: Skilled in reviewing and refining performance measures within Product Schedules and IPdMPs to reflect strategic objectives. -Contractual & Industry Partnership Insight: Ability to assess current contract structures and recommend strategic industry partnerships for enduring support.

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Benefits

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. -Great perks: Enjoy discounts on healthcare, retail, vehicles, and more through Perks@Downer. -Veteran support: Benefit from initiatives like up to 20 days of Reservist Leave to stay connected post-service. -Professional development: Access career mapping, accelerated learning programs, and shared learning through our Communities of Practice.

About Downer Professional Services

-As a separate specialist arm of the long‑established Downer Group, the firm draws on decades of experience delivering to the Defence sector. -Headquartered in Canberra with offices nationwide, it advises on and delivers strategic and technical projects for Defence, national security agencies, and government. -It spans cyber‑security, systems and workforce planning, strategic procurement, business case development, and engineering asset management. -Recent projects include runway works at RAAF bases Williamtown, Edinburgh, and Richmond, supporting the full defence-capability lifecycle. -As one of the few integrated providers in its field, it blends advisory, program, and estate delivery under one roof, preserving project continuity.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-requires minimum negative vetting 2 security clearance; may need itar compliance.