The Role

As the Business Manager within the Navy Aviation, Aircrew Training and Commons (NATC) Branch Executive & Support Team, you will play a pivotal leadership role in enabling the strategic and operational success of the Branch.

Working within a small, high-performing team that directly supports the Director General Navy Aviation, Aircrew Training and Commons (DGNATC), you will lead the coordination of key business functions, governance activities, information management, enterprise risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives across the Branch.

Reporting to the Chief of Staff (COS), you will be responsible for driving consistency, efficiency and compliance across NATC's business management functions while ensuring information, systems and processes effectively support decision-making and operational outcomes.

Key responsibilities include

- Leading and managing a small, geographically dispersed team to deliver high-quality executive and business support services to DGNATC.
- Coordinating Branch tasking and executive workflows, ensuring outputs are accurate, timely and aligned with organisational priorities.
- Planning and coordinating the Branch governance board, communications, strategic planning activities and major Branch events.
- Providing strategic oversight of enterprise risk management practices, information management, records management, and governance across the Branch.
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives to optimise business processes, reduce duplication and enhance organisational effectiveness.
- Ensuring business continuity, compliance and quality assurance across key business management functions.
- Building strong relationships across NATC, Office of Head Joint Aviation Systems Division and Defence stakeholders to support collaboration, accountability and delivery of outcomes.

About our Team The NATC Executive & Support (Ex&S;) Team provides direct support to DGNATC in overseeing the acquisition and sustainment of critical aviation training,



aviation support and commons capabilities.

NATC comprises personnel located across Canberra, Nowra, East Sale and Melbourne and includes:

- NATC Executive & Support
- Air Training Systems Program Office
- Aviation Support Systems Program Office
- Navy Aviation Systems Program Office

Located at Brindabella Park, Canberra, the Ex&S; Team plays an integral role in enabling Branch operations, coordinating strategic activity and maintaining effective governance arrangements. The team works closely with the Office of Head Joint Aviation Systems Division and operates in a energetic, high-tempo environment where collaboration, initiative and professionalism are highly valued.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a motivated and capable leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working across a diverse range of business, governance and strategic activities.

The successful candidate will

- Demonstrate strong organisational skills, sound judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities while delivering high-quality outcomes.
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with senior leaders and tailor messaging to diverse audiences.
- Analyse, interpret and present complex information to support informed decision-making and strategic planning.
- Operate with a high degree of autonomy, initiative and accountability while recognising when issues require escalation.
- Build and maintain productive stakeholder relationships across a broad network of internal and external partners.
- Demonstrate leadership capability through mentoring, collaboration and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Be adaptable and comfortable working across a range of systems, technologies and data sources.
- Take a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing practical solutions.

Security Clearance:

Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Negative Vetting Level 1”.

📌 Business Manager (Australia)
🏢 Department Of Defence
📍 Australia