Defence Maritime Capability Specialists
Coras, An AtkinsRéalis Company
Defence Maritime Capability Specialists
Coras, An AtkinsRéalis Company
Defence advisory, asset management reform, governance
At Coras, An AtkinsRéalis Company, 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 Role:
We are seeking experienced Defence Maritime Capability Specialists at the Manager and Senior Manager levels to join our growing Maritime Capability team in Canberra.
Working alongside Defence and Navy stakeholders, you will support the development, definition and delivery of complex maritime capability outcomes. You will apply your expertise in Defence capability management, maritime operations, project delivery and stakeholder engagement to develop and review the processes, documentation and artefacts required to progress capability outcomes.
You will operate as a trusted advisor to clients, translating complex operational, technical and strategic information into clear recommendations and decision-ready material. You will help shape capability solutions, support delivery activities, and work across Defence and industry stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.
Our Ideal Candidate:
You are an experienced Defence professional who understands how complex maritime capability is defined, developed and delivered. You bring strong domain knowledge, strategic thinking and the ability to operate confidently across operational, technical and strategic environments. You are comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders, leading delivery activities, and producing high-quality outputs that support Defence decision-making.
You will bring:
Highly regarded experience includes:
As we are a Defence consultancy, you must also have the ability to obtain and maintain an AGSVA security clearance.
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:
We believe great work happens when people from all walks of life are in the room. We welcome applications from everyone, and we support flexible and hybrid working arrangements where we can.
Defence advisory, asset management reform, governance
Coras Solutions provides advisory services to defence and national security clients across the full capability lifecycle, including asset management reform, program and project management, commercial advisory, and governance and assurance. It collaborates with a team of former military and government professionals and, since 2024, operates in market sectors—Maritime Sustainment, Maritime Capability, and Land, Air, National Security and Enabling—to tailor end-to-end capability and asset-management support. It differentiates itself through veteran leadership with insider knowledge of the Australian defence landscape, a focus on asset-management reform in asset-intensive industries, and a sector-aligned delivery model with a history of advising Defence. Its goal is to help Defence and national security organizations achieve better capability outcomes and manage assets effectively, while pursuing larger, more complex programs, including expansion through integration with AtkinsRéalis.
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