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 Responsibilities
Solution & 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 You
Experience:
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:
Solid interaction design foundation with the ability to set clear 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 Offer
High-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