The Opportunity

Join our team and play a key role in strengthening Australia's sovereign industrial capability. As an Industry Development Coordinator, you will work with Defence, industry partners, and suppliers to support Australian Industry Capability (AIC) commitments, enhance supply chain resilience, and drive industry engagement across critical Defence programs. This is a permanent, full‑time opportunity that must be based in Sydney . The successful candidate must hold a Baseline security clearance or higher.

Responsibilities

- Support the delivery of Australian Industry Capability (AIC), Sovereign Sustainment and Supply Chain Industry Development initiatives.
- Coordinate industry engagement activities, including supply chain forums, workshops and stakeholder meetings.
- Monitor and report on AIC commitments, Australian Content and Employment (ACE) obligations, and supply chain performance.
- Build strong relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, industry partners and government stakeholders.
- Analyze performance data to identify trends, risks and opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Maintain accurate records and reporting to support contractual compliance and governance requirements.
- Contribute to governance reviews, reporting and initiatives that strengthen sovereign capability and supply chain resilience.

Ideal Candidate

- A diploma or tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Business, Commerce, Project Management or a related discipline.
- Experience working within Defence, Government or another complex regulated industry.
- Robust stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills,



with the ability to collaborate across multiple organisations.
- Experience coordinating meetings, forums, workshops or industry engagement activities.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, monitor performance and support informed decision‑making.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong organisational and coordination abilities.

Desirable

- Experience in governance, compliance, contract management or continuous improvement is highly regarded.

What We Will Offer You

- A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work
- Flexible working
- Market-competitive salary (including annual reviews)
- Paid parental leave
- Income protection
- Corporate rewards
- Salary packaging/Novated leasing
- Employee stock purchase plans
- Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance
- Career development: online learning, mentorship and career pathways

All candidates will be required to hold and maintain an active Baseline Defence Security Clearance . Only candidates holding a Baseline Clearance or above should apply.

If you’re ready to shape tomorrow, let’s get started. Apply Now!

Note: Shortlisting will take place as applications are received, therefore the advertisement may close early if a suitable candidate is identified. As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies that have not been engaged directly on this job opportunity.

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