Head of Naval Liaison Office Australia

Overview

Lead the Australasia Naval Liaison Office, shaping naval strategy and client services.

Key Responsibilities

• technical support
• process improvement
• team leadership
• client liaison
• project oversight
• industry monitoring

Tasks

-Deliver specialist guidance and technical support within the naval sector, building and maintaining strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to resolve service issues and support business growth. -Translate business plans and cost structures into actionable objectives, driving system, process, and procedural improvements within the business area. -Mentor and coach team members to promote effective knowledge transfer, skill development, and high performance. -Lead the Australasia Naval Liaison Office (NLO) and actively contribute to the Naval Centre of Expertise (NCoE) and leadership team, helping shape naval strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure global consistency across the naval structure. -Ensure operational systems, processes, and procedures are robust, efficient, and aligned with internal business needs and external client expectations. -Present deliverables to senior external clients, advising on the most appropriate solutions and offering alternatives where needed. -Serve as the primary liaison between Lloyd’s Register and regional government agencies and navies, strengthening LR’s presence and strategic positioning within the sector. -Coordinate with other business areas and regional offices to ensure consistent development and delivery of commercial and service solutions. -Monitor industry trends and competitor developments within the naval sector, identifying and recommending areas for research and future service development to enhance LR’s competitive advantage. -Lead and manage the team, including responsibility for recruitment, training, performance management, and professional development to maintain an effective and competitive service offering. -Manage and respond to client feedback, ensuring timely implementation of actions and solutions that uphold high standards of service delivery. -Provide oversight to projects within the naval discipline, ensuring they meet quality standards, cost expectations, and contractual obligations.

Requirements

• chartered engineer
• professional membership
• engineering degree
• naval knowledge
• budget management
• team leadership

What You Bring

-Demonstrated involvement in business and strategic planning processes. -Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status. -Membership in a relevant professional institution. -A strong understanding of project management principles, supported by relevant training and hands-on experience. -A degree or equivalent qualification from a tertiary institution recognized by Lloyd’s Register in a relevant engineering or physical science discipline (minimum two-year program), or qualifications from a marine or nautical institution with relevant sea-going experience as a certificated ship’s officer. -Experience in managing commercial or naval client accounts, with a focus on relationship building and service delivery. -Proficiency in English, both written and spoken, appropriate to the requirements of the role. -Prior experience in monitoring and managing budgets. -Proven experience in successfully leading and managing teams. -Deep knowledge and understanding of the naval sector, including its operational and regulatory landscape.

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Benefits

-Competitive Salary -The opportunity to work for an organization that has a strong sense of purpose, is values driven and helps colleagues to develop professionally and personally through our range of people development programmes.

About Lloyd'S Register

-It pioneered ship classification and evolved from publishing the 'Red & Green Books' into a global classification society. -Today it advises on design, construction, operation, and decommissioning of maritime and offshore assets. -Its services span classification, compliance, advisory, digital platforms, and technical assurance. -Notable work includes classing nuclear-powered vessels and advising on digital voyage compliance systems. -It has innovated load-line rules, classified the first steam, iron, and LNG ships, and leads decarbonisation efforts. -It acquired digital platforms like OneOcean and Hanseaticsoft to enhance fleet performance capabilities.

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