- Generate and capture business opportunities across Defence Mission Systems on the ground, in the air, on water and undersea.
- Grow existing business across a strategic portfolio of Defence clients in critical mission systems and tactical solutions from program inception through to design, solution, implementation, training and through life support.
- Demonstrate value and expertise to key customers
- Position can be based in Adelaide or Canberra
Aurizn is the leading provider of cutting-edge technology and engineering solutions across four go to market capabilities including Synthetic Test & Evaluation, Mission Enablement, Systems & Engineering, Decision Support and Cyber Security. An Australian owned and operated mid-tier fast growing business, Aurizn is majority owned by private equity group Pemba Capital Partners and brings more than 20 years’ experience in delivering Defence and National security solutions for their global clients and partners. This includes the Australian Department of Defence, Defence partners, and industry sectors covering the Transport and Logistics industry, Energy, Utilities, Mining and Resources.
Aurizn’s current brands businesses include Aurizn, McR Defence and Pacific Aerospace Consulting however they are moving to a single brand Aurizn in 2025. With their 250+ strong team of industry-leading experts, Aurizn has the scale and capability to deliver significant programs and create real-world outcomes for their customers. Furthermore, Aurizn is scaling for growth and diversification through organic and M&A activities and is a certified Great Place to Work® employer of choice. The organisation enjoys a high impact culture that puts their people at the centre so they can contribute their best work for customers.
About the Position
This position leads a high-performing team to ensure the business has a mature, industry-leading capture capability that maximizes Probability of Win (PWin) on complex Defence opportunities in Mission Enablement, Systems & Engineering. Focusing on Aurizn’s existing Mission Enablement, Systems, and engineering capabilities for Defence and supporting the build out of capability for the future, this role is focused on bringing leading-edge technology to Defence customers (including the ADF and Defence Primes).
You will understand the Australian Defence Force’s current and planned capabilities and systems across the warfighting domains. Your analytical thinking, commercial acumen, and awareness of emerging technologies will support you in identifying gaps and opportunities to improve and enhance those warfighting systems with Aurizn’s mission systems and sustainment solutions.
About the Person
We are seeking an ambitious professional with significant leadership experience in selling complex mission systems including hardware and software solutions to defence forces and industry partners. You should have a strong track record of winning high-value contracts and fostering lasting relationships in the defence sector, possess a mission first mindset and be a structed thinker and problem solver.
The ideal candidate will understand the product development cycle in a highly technical environment and navigate complex sales cycles with stakeholders, including defence force leadership and procurement teams. An ability to manage and negotiate contracts, lead, mentor, and foster a positive organisational culture is essential to your success.
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion or further information, please contact Tim Turner at 0414 548 052 or tturner@sharpandcarter.com.au.
