Job Description
THE WORK:
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Accenture is expanding its Defence Digital Engineering capability following significant growth across the Defence sector.
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We are looking for an experienced consulting leader to help build and grow our Defence, Digital & Engineering business. This is a unique opportunity for someone with deep Defence experience, strong networks and a passion for shaping the future of engineering within Australia's Defence ecosystem.
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We are looking for a leader who can build a business, bringing trusted client relationships, identifying opportunities, winning work and growing a team around them.
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You will work closely with Defence clients, Accenture leadership and our Engineering specialists to develop and deliver innovative solutions.
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As a recognised consulting leader who can bring Defence relationships, opportunities and talent, your key responsibilities will be:
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Grow and shape Accenture's Defence Digital Engineering practice.
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Develop trusted relationships across Defence, Defence Industry and key government stakeholders.
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Identify, qualify and pursue recent business opportunities.
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Lead strategic client conversations and develop compelling consulting-led solutions.
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Build and mentor high-performing teams across engineering, digital and defence consulting disciplines.
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Partner with Accenture's Engineering, Cloud, Security, AI and Technology practices to deliver integrated client outcomes.
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Support major Defence pursuits, proposals and business development activities.
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Help establish Accenture as a recognised leader in Defence Digital Engineering across Australia.
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HERE'S WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
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Experience working within a leading consulting or professional services organisation.
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A strong Defence industry network and established client relationships.
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Experience developing business, originating opportunities and contributing to revenue growth.
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Strong executive stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
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Experience leading complex transformation, engineering or technology programs.
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A passion for building teams, developing people and growing capability.
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Strong commercial acumen and consulting skills.
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BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:
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Experience in one or more of the following areas would be advantageous:
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Defence Digital Engineering.
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Systems Engineering.
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Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
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Product Lifecycle Management (PLM).
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Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
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Engineering transformation and modernisation.
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Cloud-enabled engineering environments.
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Defence platforms, capability development or warfighting systems.
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Asset-intensive industries including Defence, Aerospace, Maritime, Rail, Energy or Resources.
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You'll likely come from a consulting background, you will have built credibility within Defence, developed strong industry relationships and demonstrated the ability to convert those relationships into business growth.
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Please note, it is mandatory that you are an Australian Citizen to be considered for this role and be eligible for security clearance.
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📌 Account Lead/Associate Director - Defence & Digital (Canberra)
🏢 Accenture Australia
📍 Canberra