Senior leadership role in Defence & aerospace
Lead large multi-disciplinary technical teams
Ipswich or Richmond | Full-time | NV1 required
Lead, develop and motivate a high-performing engineering and technical services team.
Provide strategic and operational leadership across a complex technical environment.
Build strong relationships with customers, senior stakeholders and operational teams.
Oversee workforce planning, resource allocation, scheduling and performance reporting.
Develop capability, succession planning and continuous improvement initiatives.
Work collaboratively across engineering, maintenance, supply chain, operations and training functions.
Lead critical engineering and airworthiness activities while maintaining safety, quality and compliance.
Manage risks, issues and opportunities and provide effective governance and reporting.
Drive improvements across engineering systems, processes and overall business performance.
Proven experience leading large, multi-disciplinary technical or engineering teams.
Strong experience in engineering, technical services or operations leadership.




Experience delivering outcomes in complex, fast-paced environments.
Defence, aerospace, aviation or highly regulated industry experience highly regarded.
Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline preferred.
Relevant engineering or technical qualifications and experience.
Australian Citizen - mandatory.
Hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain NV1 Australian Government Security Clearance.
Strong strategic and operational leadership capability.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Workforce planning, resource allocation and performance management.
Risk management, governance and reporting.
Robust understanding of safety, quality and compliance requirements.
Capability development and continuous improvement.
Strategic thinker with strong operational execution.
Safety-focused and compliance-driven.
Strong people leader and team player.
Proactive, accountable and solutions-focused.
Adaptable and confident leading through change.
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📌 Engineering & Technical Services Manager - Sigma Aerospace (Richmond)
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