Are you ready to make a substantial impact on national security and the Defence industry? At Nous Group, we are seeking dynamic Managers with a strong background in the Defence and security sector who demonstrate leadership, innovation, and a dedication to excellence. Consistently ranked as a Great Place to Work and recognised as a top firm by industry leaders, Nous provides a vibrant culture where your work shapes the future of governments, and Defence and security organisations. Bring your specialised knowledge, your passion, and your drive for making a difference to a team where your contributions lead to real-world improvements and where professional growth is not just encouraged but celebrated. Join us in our mission to realise a bigger idea of success.

Nous is a great place to work…

Nous Group is an international management consultancy with over 750 people working across Australia and New Zealand, the UK, Ireland and Canada. We are a values-based organisation that is inspired and determined to improve people’s lives in significant ways. Working in unique, cross-disciplinary teams we create innovative and enduring solutions that transform businesses, governments, and communities. We realise a bigger idea of success.

Nous is regularly acknowledged as a great place to work as part of competitive workplace reviews. In 2023 Nous was again named one of Australia’s Best Workplaces by Great Place to Work and was recognised as one of LinkedIn’s best places to grow a career, as a LinkedIn Top Company (Australia). We have previously been named Best Management Consulting Firm by the Australian Financial Review on several occasions and a Great Place to Work every year that we’ve entered for the past decade (Australia). We’re excited to be extending success and influence globally having recently been awarded A Great Place to Work in Canada and the UK in 2023.

We are looking for Managers

As a Manager focused on Defence and security, you will work across a range of teams to establish and deliver projects, including by engaging clients and their stakeholders, undertaking quantitative and qualitative data analysis, and preparing deliverables across a range of formats that distil analysis into clear and compelling recommendations for clients. That will mean working with government agencies and private organisations in the Defence and security sector, as well as across Nous’ broader range of clients. You will lead project delivery, develop and manage relationships with clients, provide thought leadership, support and enable high-achieving project teams, and actively contribute to building the capability of your colleagues.

You are:

Passionate and driven about doing work that matters and creates positive influence, in an environment that values diversity and creativity.
Resilient with the ability to thrive in fast-paced, uncertain and intense working environments.
Committed and motivated to delivering high quality work and outcomes for clients and colleagues, underpinned by a consistent commitment to professionalism.
Capable of working autonomously with limited direction from others and balancing competing priorities and pressures on your time.
Engaging and collaborative with the ability to bring energy and enthusiasm for working with clients and colleagues across all your work.
Intellectually flexible and innovative with the ability to develop intellectual property through projects, teams and practice groups to enhance our existing methods and frameworks.
Enthusiastic and curious about working across a wide range of service lines and sectors, and continually learning new subject matters and skills on the job.

And the practical experience:

5+ years of work experience in an enterprise environment, including demonstrated experience successfully leading teams to deliver complex programs of work
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret qualitative and quantitative data
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including structured thinking and intellectual flexibility
Robust interpersonal skills including the ability to navigate uncertain environments with clients and colleagues, provide and respond to feedback, and organise and manage teams
Relevant experience in the Defence and security sector, especially Commonwealth Government experience.
Currently hold an Australian Government security clearance at NV1 or higher.

Finally, some important details...

Nous is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Nous is a flexible workplace that offers consulting opportunities on a full-time and part-time basis.

If you have experience working on complex problems, are high performing and productive working in a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of a dynamic team that puts people at the centre of everything, then we'd love to hear from you!

To apply for a Defence Manager role at Nous in Australia you must be an Australian citizen.

Please note if you are successful in the recruitment process, you will be required to undertake background screening prior to your commencement at Nous.