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By maintaining strong client relationships and the development and conversion of project opportunities, this role will ensure WSP is recognised as a leading industry provider of services to the sector.\nThe position will support the Defence Director and see the provision of strategic advice to Defence sector stakeholders and business partners during the project delivery phase, to ensure client and partner satisfaction and healthy long-term relationships.\nThis is a challenging role that will see you lead the delivery of best-practice consulting services to Defence clients throughout Australia and collaborate with other discipline leaders to deliver multi-disciplinary projects in the Defence sector.\nYou will be part of our accomplished Property & Buildings section and will work alongside our established team of Engineering technical experts, assisting in bidding and delivering successful projects. Your role will also be well supported across our business, with skilled resources in other sections.\nKey responsibilities\nThis is a challenging role that will see you lead the delivery of best-practice consulting services to Defence clients throughout Australia and collaborate with other discipline leaders to deliver multi-disciplinary projects in the Defence sector.\nSupport of National and Regional Defence strategy objectives to enable continued growth in the relevant sector; including new business conversion, turnover, profit and market share.\nAchievement of long-term client/business partner relationships which enhance the flow of preferred project opportunities.\nAchieve innovative, creative and well-differentiated bid proposals.\nOverseeing project team’s execution of contracted obligations.\nEncouragement of staff development and mentoring. \nAbout you\nBachelor to Masters' level degree in relevant Engineering discipline & Project Management qualifications (eg; Diploma PM, CPPM).\nEligibility to obtain Australian Defence security clearance is essential -only eligible to Australian Citizens (Permanent Resident, NZ Citizens & Visa holders are not eligible). \nSolid industry experience on Australian Defence projects ideally in a consulting environment.\n3 - 10 years’ experience in delivering in the infrastructure/construction sector within Australia.\nDemonstrated experience in working with a Defence Design Services Contract, Managing Contractor Contract, and/or delivering PMCA services for Defence.\nStrong contacts within the Australian Defence Estate & Infrastructure (Capital Facilities and Infrastructure) Group, federal government, local government and the related Buildings / Defence industry.\nPrevious accountability for project / business / department financial performance (profit and loss). \nStrong practical knowledge of and commitment to health and safety\nAt WSP you’ll find the scale and reach you need to do the kind of work the world needs - and the culture and people that make it the best work of your life.\nSome of the many benefits we offer our employees include:\nFlexible working hours and working from home\nGlobal mobility\nParental leave & purchased additional annual leave\nCorporate employee discounts and offers\nSalary continuance insurance\nWellness at work & social club\nWorkplace giving /volunteering\nEmployee reward & recognition program\nProfessional and technical development opportunities\nImagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.\nJoin our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 73,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.\nAn employee Share Purchase Plan is available to all our permanent employees who wish to become owners and vested partners in WSP’s collective success. To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we’ve designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits page.\nDevelop your professional network (locally, nationally and globally) through various initiatives. \nDevelop your personal brand through targeted training. \nDevelop your business understanding and awareness through various procedures. \nWSP prioritises the health and wellbeing of our people by offering flexible working, 12 months parental leave, opportunities for global mobility, purchased additional leave, and competitive remuneration among many more benefits designed to help you shine.\nWe are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equal opportunity workplace. We promote Indigenous voices and are actively delivering a ‘Stretch’ level Reconciliation Action Plan. Accredited by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice, we also support the LGBTQI+ community, and encourage all employees to bring their whole selves to work.\nWith us, you can. 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