Strategic Business Adviser

Overview

Develop and manage strategic asset plans, metrics, and partnerships for Defence space projects.

Key Responsibilities

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

Tasks

-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
• lifecycle planning
• asset management
• performance analytics
• contract insight
• strategic partnerships

What You Bring

-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.

People Also Searched For

Benefits

-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 Group

-Founded in 1933 by Arnold Fielder Downer, the company is headquartered in Sydney. -It offers a wide range of services, including engineering, construction, infrastructure management, and resource-based services. -Downer Group's comprehensive service offerings and extensive industry experience position it as a leader in delivering essential infrastructure and services across Australia and New Zealand.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-must hold and maintain a negative vetting 2 (nv2) security clearance. -may require compliance with international traffic in arms regulations (itar).