Are you a senior UX/UI leader with a track record of driving operator experience in complex, high-stakes environments?
We are seeking a UX/UI Lead to spearhead the operator-experience strategy for a major Australian Defence capability project.In this strategic design leadership role, you won't just be pushing pixels—you will serve as the voice of the operator at the highest decision-making level, forming part of a core Leadership Triadon the project alongside the Solution Architect and Systems Engineering Lead.Key ResponsibilitiesSolution & Design Leadership: Lead the interaction concepts, design intent, and operator workflows across various roles and modes, ensuring high operational usability under normal, degraded, and exceptional conditions.The Triad Partnership: Work closely as a peer with Systems Engineering and Solution Architecture leads to balance operator experience with technical feasibility, requirements, and system trade-offs.HMI Baseline & Assurance: Own key design deliverables including the HMI Design Document, change proposals, and compliance records in line with tailored military standards (MIL-STD-****H / military symbology APP-6D / MIL-STD-****D).
Design Execution & Mentorship: Direct and review the day-to-day work of UI Designers (transitioning design intent into implementation-ready Figma), while maintaining the core design system.Documentation & Training: Oversee operator-facing documentation, in-system help,



and source material for operator training packages.About YouExperience: Proven track record in senior or lead UX/UI roles delivering complex, mission-critical, or high-stakes operational software systems.Cross-Functional Influence: Demonstrated ability to work alongside architects and systems engineers to shape technical trade-offs and requirements.Hands-on Mastery: Strong interaction design foundation with the ability to set transparent design vision and review detailed UI work.Design Governance: Experience creating controlled design documentation and navigating formal customer design approvals.Security Clearance: Must hold Australian Citizenship and be eligible to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance (NV1 preferred).
Prior experience in Defence, aerospace, control-room, or human-supervised automation domains.Familiarity with military standards (e.g., MIL-STD-****) and tactical symbology.Experience developing structured user documentation, embedded help, or training content.What's on OfferHigh-Impact Role: Directly influence the interface and experience of next-generation critical Defence systems.Leadership: Own the project UX domain within a collaborative, peer-led leadership framework rather than purely acting as a production asset.Competitive Package: Attractive salary and flexible working conditions with dedicated professional development pathways.
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📌 User Experience Lead (Adelaide)
🏢 Redwolf + Rosch
📍 Adelaide