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 new 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 solid 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