The Roles:

We have opportunities across the Senior Consultant and Manager levels for people with outstanding Engineering skills and experience in the Defence Maritime Industry to join our team on a full-time permanent capacity. Preferred location for these roles is in Canberra (however will also consider Sydney for the right person). These roles sit within our Maritime Capability segment and will see you delivering specialist services to our clients in engagements that develop/support Capability for Navy.

We are open to a diversity of skill levels in this speciality, and while consulting experience would be great, we can help you develop those skills.

Our Ideal Candidate:

You are experienced in delivering systems engineering services in the Defence Maritime environment within the One Defence Capability System. If you have delivered these types of services in, or to, Navy, Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment Group (NSSG), or other Defence clients in the past, we would love to have a chat.

As a Defence consultancy, we also need you to be an Australian Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain an AGSVA Security Clearance.

Required skills and attributes include:

• A Bachelor or equivalent level qualification in Engineering
• Experience working within the Defence Maritime environment
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and complexity, including within sensitive environments while under limited guidance
• Effective communication skills and proven ability to deliver high-quality written products
• High level of emotional intelligence and a humanistic approach to everything you do

Having these other abilities would also be awesome (but not mandatory):

• Delivering “Above the Line” consulting / contracting services to Defence
• Supporting Capability through the early stages of the One Defence Capability System
• Developing engineering policy / processes
• Authoring Defence Capability definition artefacts
• System integration / combat and weapons systems
• Providing ILS support / management

 The Role: 

Based in Canberra, we are looking for a Director to play a defining role in shaping Coras’ Nuclear capability at a critical time for Australia’s Defence future. You’ll partner with senior leaders across Government and industry who are delivering complex, high-security, high-stakes capability — where disciplined thinking, credibility and certainty of execution truly matter. Not just what we do, but how we do it. 

You’ll be responsible to: 

• Oversee the delivery of complex advisory, governance, safety and assurance projects in your capacity as a nuclear suitably qualified and experienced person (NSQEP)
• Identify, shape and pursue opportunities aligned to long-term nuclear and infrastructure priorities
• Champion a high-reliability “nuclear mindset” — including integrity, procedural discipline, high standards and a questioning attitude
• Develop and mentor senior consultants, building depth and resilience in the team
• Contribute to broader Coras strategy, sharing insights and opportunities across the business 

Our Ideal Candidate: 

You’re an experienced consulting leader who understands what it really means to operate at Director level. You can balance growth, delivery excellence and people leadership — without losing sight of quality or integrity. 

You will bring: 

• Experience leading consulting engagements or complex program delivery in Defence or similarly high-assurance environments
• A deep understanding of Australia’s naval nuclear propulsion program, nuclear governance, nuclear safety and assurance or supporting physical infrastructure
• The credibility and confidence to engage senior technical, operational and executive stakeholders
• A strong track record of building and sustaining client relationships
• Demonstrated ability to develop a pipeline and translate market insights into sustainable growth
• Strategic thinking combined with sound commercial judgement
• Clear, confident communication and influencing skills
• A leadership style that connects, motivates and builds trust
• A disciplined approach suited to high-risk, high-consequence environments 

Required experience/qualifications: 

• Undergraduate or higher degree in engineering (must be eligible for IEAustcredentialing)
• Civil or naval nuclear experience and qualifications from Australian, UK or the US 

As Coras is an Australian Defence consultancy, you must be an Australian citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain an AGSVA security clearance. 

The Roles

We have opportunities at the Consultant through to Manager levels for people with strong Defence capability analysis and strategic planning experience to join our Maritime Capability team in Canberra.

As a Capability Analyst, you will support the development and delivery of capability outcomes for Navy and other Defence clients. You’ll apply structured analysis, systems thinking, and strategic insight to shape options, assess risks, and guide investment decisions across complex Defence programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct capability analysis and contribute to the development of options, requirements, and risk assessments across Defence capability programs.
• Prepare high-quality strategic documentation including briefs, submissions, policy papers, and capability proposals.
• Ensure all written material aligns with Defence strategic guidance, policy frameworks, and capability investment priorities.
• Translate complex operational, technical, and strategic information into clear, concise language for senior audiences.
• Engage with stakeholders across Defence, CASG/NSSG, DSTG, Defence Industry, and other Government agencies to inform and shape capability outcomes.
• Support the preparation of material for senior committees, including capability reviews and investment submissions.
• Contribute to the integration of operational insights, lessons learned, and emerging technologies into capability planning.

Our Ideal Candidate

You bring demonstrated experience in Defence capability development, analysis, or strategic planning, ideally within a Navy or joint environment. You’re a strong strategic writer who can distil complexity into clarity and communicate with influence.

Required skills and attributes include:

• Sound understanding of the One Defence Capability System processes, particularly within the Integrated Investment Program (IIP).
• Ability to apply systems thinking and analytical frameworks to assess capability options and trade-offs.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and building consensus across diverse technical and policy groups.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to accuracy, structure, and strategic coherence.
• Experience providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior Defence leaders under tight deadlines.
• Strategic and analytical thinker with sound judgement and high integrity.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and proactive in managing competing priorities.
• Committed to supporting Defence’s mission and broader capability objectives.

Desirable Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Strategic Studies, Defence Management, Engineering, Policy, or related disciplines.
• Familiarity with Defence project management and capability tools.
• Current NV1 or higher AGSVA Security Clearance (or ability to obtain).
•  Prior experience within Navy, CASG/NSSG, or Defence industry highly regarded.