Hammerstone is entering a significant growth phase with strong demand and a clear pathway to expand capability, revenue and market share. We are a 30-person engineering and technology business expected to double in size over the next 12–18 months with international expansion aspirations.
We compete in a capability-driven segment where delivery performance and technical depth differentiate market leaders.
We are seeking one exceptional operator to join the executive leadership at this critical stage.
This is a performance-driven role with clear accountability for financial outcomes and office performance.
Working as part of the executive leadership, you will take full ownership of operational performance, ensuring the business runs efficiently, profitably and predictably while they focus on accelerating revenue growth, capital strategy, product advancement and strategic partnerships.
This is a high-intensity, hands‐on role in a founder‐led business. You must be comfortable operating without corporate support structures and prepared to lead from the front.
If you have built, scaled and carried meaningful operational load in a high‐growth SME environment, we want to hear from you.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Managing Director and working closely with the founders, you hold full operational accountability for Hammerstone's Brisbane operations.
* Programs and Projects
* Integrated Product Support
You are responsible for project delivery performance across the portfolio, managing delivery policy, plans and processes, chairing project boards, and maintaining disciplined governance, safety, quality and security standards.
Your mandate is to:
* Increase productivity and delivery predictability
* Strengthen financial reporting, margin control and cost discipline
* Improve utilisation, working capital management and EBITDA performance
* Build scalable systems and operational structure
* Recruit, develop and retain high-performing people
* Support profitable revenue growth
You are accountable for operational performance, productivity and margin outcomes as the business scales from 30 to 60+ people and beyond.
This role requires demonstrated experience scaling a commercial business, not solely managing within one.
You operate with ownership, urgency and commercial discipline.
Based in Bowen Hills, Brisbane, with occasional travel, domestically and internationally.
Growth and Market Opportunity
Hammerstone operates in a growing sovereign technology segment supporting Defence and industry. Demand for digitally integrated logistics and autonomous systems capability is accelerating.
We are positioned to expand revenue, deepen customer engagement and strengthen market share through delivery performance and innovation.
Our ambition extends beyond headcount. We are building a scalable, high‐performance company with strong margins, disciplined governance and long‐term market relevance, including international opportunity.
As the business reaches this inflection point, options for capital raises, strategic partnerships and mergers and acquisitions provide significant opportunity for further accelerated growth.
This role is central to converting that opportunity into sustained, profitable performance.
What Success Looks Like (24 Months)
* Headcount doubles without loss of delivery performance
* Project governance is disciplined and reliable
* Financial transparency and margin control are strengthened
* Productivity improves measurably
Who This Role Suits
* A technical and technology background
* Successfully scaled a technology, engineering or services business
* A minimum of 5-8 years experience scaling businesses with annual revenue between $10m-$15m
* A minimum of 5-8 years of P&L accountability experience
* Improved EBITDA and commercial performance
* Built high-performing teams in growing organisations
* Delivered complex programs in technical or safety‐critical environments
* You understand margin, utilisation, cost control, working capital and sustainable growth.
* You are comfortable writing proposals, resolving people issues, tightening delivery governance and representing the business externally, often within the same week.
* You build leaders, set standards and make decisions.
* This role suits leaders who have grown commercial businesses in the 20–100 employee range, not solely operated within large corporate structures with layered support functions.
Eligibility to obtain and maintain an Australian Government security clearance is required.
Remuneration
Base salary expected in the range of $180,000-$220,000 + Super, commensurate with experience.
A performance‐based short‐term incentive plan will be negotiated with the successful candidate, aligned to financial outcomes, delivery performance and growth milestones.
Why Join Hammerstone?
* Direct access to founders and Board
* Genuine authority and accountability
* Opportunity to shape the company at a critical growth inflection point
* Exposure to capital growth and strategic expansion initiatives
* High‐trust, performance‐focused culture
* The founders focus on growth and product.
Applications
If you are ready to lead from the front and scale a high‐performance technology business at a pivotal stage of growth, we would like to hear from you.
Please submit your CV and Cover Letter outlining:
* Your experience scaling a business
* How you have improved financial and operational performance
* Why you are suited to operating in a founder‐led, high‐intensity environment
Applicants must currently reside in Australia.
No recruiters, please.
Learn more at: www.hammerstone.com.au
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