At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic initiatives and provide high-level advice to senior executives in Defence.
- Company: Join the Australian Department of Defence, a key player in national security.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, superannuation, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative team culture focused on continuous improvement and high performance.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on Navy capabilities and shape Defence priorities.
- Qualifications: Experience in executive environments with strong leadership and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Serve as the principal adviser to senior executives, providing strategic leadership, business coordination and decision support to deliver Defence priorities. Lead the development, implementation and monitoring of business plans, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives while managing competing priorities, emerging issues and organisational risks.
Provide high-level advice on complex and sensitive matters, supporting informed executive decision-making through robust governance frameworks, reporting and performance monitoring. Oversee governance processes, committee coordination, executive correspondence, ministerial submissions, Senate Estimates material, briefings and strategic communications, ensuring compliance with Defence policies and legislative requirements.
Lead business management functions including workforce planning, finance, procurement, contracts, security, information management and corporate governance. Manage resources, risk, business continuity and assurance activities while driving continuous improvement and organisational effectiveness.
Build and maintain strong relationships across Defence, government and external stakeholders, representing executives as required. Lead and develop high-performing teams, fostering accountability, professional growth, inclusion, wellbeing and workforce capability to achieve strategic outcomes.
The Navy Capability Implementation (NCI) Business Management Office (BMO) is a high-performing, customer-focused team that enables the effective delivery of Navy capability outcomes through integrated business management, governance and corporate support services. As the central coordination hub for the Branch, the BMO works closely with senior leaders and stakeholders across Defence to ensure strategic priorities are achieved, resources are managed effectively, and organisational obligations are met.
The team provides expert advice and support across a diverse range of functions, including but not limited to, governance, financial management, workforce planning, security, reporting, executive support and business coordination. Through strong collaboration and a commitment to continuous improvement, the BMO delivers the assurance and management services that allow the Branch to operate efficiently, remain responsive to emerging priorities and maintain compliance with legislative and policy requirements.
The EL1 Senior Business Manager leads a multidisciplinary team and plays a critical role in shaping Branch outcomes. Working in partnership with the Director-General, senior leadership and key stakeholders, the successful applicant will provide strategic leadership, drive organisational performance, and foster a positive, collaborative and high-performing team culture. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence decision-making, improve business outcomes and contribute directly to the successful delivery of Navy capability priorities.
The ideal candidate is a highly capable and strategic leader with significant experience operating in a complex executive environment. They possess exceptional judgement, discretion and political acumen, with the ability to provide trusted advice to senior executives on complex, sensitive and high-priority matters.
They are an outstanding communicator, able to develop high-quality briefs, ministerial correspondence, submissions and governance products while translating strategic direction into practical outcomes. The candidate demonstrates strong organisational skills, effectively managing competing priorities, risks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
A proven leader, they build and sustain high-performing teams, foster collaboration and drive continuous improvement. They have well-developed stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, enabling them to negotiate outcomes and build productive relationships across internal and external networks.
The successful applicant will combine strategic thinking, strong governance expertise, business management capability and a commitment to Defence values, delivering trusted leadership, organisational effectiveness and exceptional support to senior decision-makers.
Navy Capability Implementation Senior Business Manager in Canberra employer: Australian Department of Defence
The Australian Department of Defence is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of ADF members and their families during their transition to civilian life. With a strong commitment to employee growth, a supportive work culture, and competitive benefits including generous superannuation, employees are empowered to develop their skills in a dynamic environment that values collaboration and continuous improvement. Located in Holsworthy, NSW, this role provides a chance to engage with diverse stakeholders while contributing to a vital mission that supports those who have served Australia.
Contact Details:
Australian Department of Defence Recruitment Team
