Defence Maritime Capability Specialists

At Coras, we fuse expertise with humanity, rigor with creativity and innovation with curiosity. At the core of our business is the belief that a diversity of perspectives is the key to new thinking. That’s why our team brings together deep industry experience with some of the brightest young minds in Australia. Our values are more than just words on an email signature; we’re driven by an ethos that inspires and governs everything we do.

The Roles: 

 We have opportunities across the Manager & Senior Manager levels for people with Capability definition experience, especially in Navy surface and above water combat systems to join our team on a full-time permanent capacity. Located in Canberra you will be working closely with our team of Capability Realisation specialist to deliver specialist services to our clients in engagements that develop/support Capability for Navy. 

Our Ideal Candidate: 

You are experienced in delivering 'above the line services’ in the Defence Maritime environment within the One Defence Capability System. If you have a deep understanding of Fundamental Inputs to Capability in Defence and the role, they play in Capability Realisation, 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: 

• Experience providing support services to Defence Capability Project Sponsors 
• Development and review of Defence Capability artefacts to support progress through gate reviews including Sponsors Papers, Operational Concept Document, Joint Capability Needs Statement, Capability Realisation Plan, Enterprise Workforce Realisation Plan, Concepts of Operations, and Functional Performance Specifications. 
• Experience in eliciting Capability requirements form multiple stakeholders 

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

• Experience in Defence Maritime Capability, especially combat systems and training systems 
• Navy engineering or warfare operations background 
• Broad professional network in Defence Maritime Capability 
• Post graduate qualifications in Defence Capability Management 

Why join Coras?

Coras prides itself on being a management consultancy with a difference. Underpinned by our core values, we are trailblazers for innovative consulting models and strategic solutions. As a result, we have built a culture that has our people’s aspirations, development and wellbeing front and centre.

Some of our employee benefits include:

• Well defined pathway for advancement
• Access to SME coaches to support your development
• Paid parental leave provisions
• Access to external and internal training, including a consulting skills program
• An additional 5 days per year of professional development leave
• Whole of company annual conference
• The opportunity to work with like-minded people on exciting projects
• Access to our Employee Assistance Provider