Overview
Ocius Technology, an Australian-owned award winner, designs autonomous Uncrewed Surface Vessels (USVs) powered by renewable energy, transforming ocean surveillance, communications and maritime capability. After securing a $176M Program of Record with the Australian Government, Ocius seeks a commercially savvy and operationally credible Chief Delivery Officer to lead Defence and maritime programs.
Responsibilities
* Report to the Founder/CEO and oversee the delivery of complex Defence projects, blending strategic leadership and operational execution across Projects, Contracts, Delivery and Customer Engagement.
* Collaborate with senior leaders, Defence stakeholders, suppliers and delivery teams to align schedules, resources and contractual obligations.
* Provide strong leadership with judgment and gravitas, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
* Background in Defence, maritime, aerospace, autonomous systems or complex engineering/manufacturing, with experience leading major delivery programs, governance and stakeholder management.
* Strong knowledge of Defence frameworks, including ASDEFCON, Commonwealth procurement, and preferably NSSG or Defence acquisition experience.
Company culture and values
Ocius values pragmatism, collaboration and a hands-on, mission-driven culture solving tough problems for Australia's maritime future. Enjoy visibility and influence delivering major Defence programs, free from bureaucracy found in larger organisations.
Security and eligibility
Note: Australian citizenship is required to fulfil NV1 security clearance for this role.
Application questions
* Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
* How many years of project management experience do you have?
* Do you hold Australian Security Clearance?
* How many years' experience do you have as an Executive Manager?
* How many years' experience do you have as a Commercial Contracts Manager?
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