The key duties of the position includeThe RoleAs the Group Leader Hypersonics Engineering and Research Engineering Operations (GLHEREO), you will drive Defence Innovation Science and Technology (IS&T) success in the field of hypersonics engineering by leading diverse technical and professional teams in a complex multi-stakeholder context. Being a field dominated by the rigour required for flight design and manufacture, you will also own and assure all Research Engineering (RE) internal business processes including its Quality Management System (QMS).Working with internal and external partners, you will build, mobilise and develop hypersonics engineering capability by drawing upon foundational engineering and manufacturing expertise, and an exceptional business acumen. This hypersonic engineering capability supports multiple concurrent projects executed in an environment of volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity, and as such requires a thorough understanding of strategic context and a systems perspective mindset. The GLHEREO assures and evolves this hypersonics engineering capability through the leadership and management of associated projects, personnel and resources ensuring that DSTG remains at the forefront of research and development and enhances Defence's capabilities more broadly.The management of RE's business processes and QMS requires a capacity to develop, implement, maintain and improve robust business processes in a professional engineering organisation. Processes must be fit for purpose to assure functionality and the application of appropriate rigour, but also be responsive and adaptable to meet the challenges of projects characterised by significant technical risk. This aspect of the role also requires strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.Duties:Lead, manage and grow an integrated IS&T team that works collaboratively with stakeholders and partners on challenging projects in the hypersonics engineering domain.Lead, manage and grow the RE business management team, including the Engineering Support Services Contract (ESSC), Activity Management System, and Quality Management System functions.Transform DSTG's hypersonics engineering capability to meet the evolving needs of Defence.Think strategically, be resilient and innovative, with strong personal drive, professionalism and integrity while engaging and collaborating with stakeholders and partners across the Defence IS&T ecosystem.Apply knowledge in engineering management, project management, business process development, risk management, intellectual property, financial/budgetary governance, WHS compliance, engineering authority, security, and quality management.Demonstrate exceptional written and verbal communication skills.About our TeamResearch Technology Organisation (RTO) has a workforce of engineers, technicians, computer scientists and other professional staff who deliver a wide range of highly specialised research services and innovative solutions which underpin the operational capability of DSTG. RTO's work areas undertake a broad, on demand and dynamic array of functions to keep DSTG at the forefront of research and development.Research Engineering provides professional engineering and advanced fabrication to DSTG to enable delivery of products, prototypes and models for research, development and experimentation. Research Engineering fuses talented professional engineering and technical staff with world's best design software and cutting edge fabrication capability.Our Ideal CandidateThe successful applicant will have a demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively, anticipate opportunities, manage risk, resolve complex issues and provide strategic direction and leadership. The successful applicant will also have the demonstrated ability to operate in accordance with, and actively promote, Defence values and ethical standards.You will have experience building and leading teams as an authentic leader who provides support and guidance to your teams to ensure they are sensitive to Defence strategic direction and equipped to excel in their capabilities. Importantly, you will have excellent communication skills and the ability to convincingly promote strategic affordable solutions to complex needs.You will fuse a strong and comprehensive technical foundational skillset with the leadership qualities mentioned above. You will ideally also have post-graduate qualifications in leadership and/or management. The successful applicant will have a proven record of accomplishment in establishing a culture of technical problem solving and innovation while also applying the rigor of systems and controls to assure quality and manage risk.This role will be challenging, high profile, and rewarding, making a clear contribution to Defence's mission.#J-18808-Ljbffr