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 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:

Demonstrated experience in Defence capability management, capability development, capability realisation, or a closely related discipline

Strong understanding of the including how capability decisions progress through the Defence capability lifecycle

Experience developing and reviewing Defence capability artefacts, including briefs, submissions, governance material, requirements documentation, capability plans or related products

Ability to analyse complex information, identify key issues and provide clear, practical advice to senior stakeholders

Strong written communication skills, with the ability to create concise and compelling documentation for senior audiences

Demonstrated experience leading projects, workstreams or consulting engagements in complex Defence environments

Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across Defence, industry and technical communities

Highly regarded experience includes:

Experience supporting naval capability development, combat systems, engineering, sustainment or acquisition programs

Experience working with Navy, the Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group (CASG) or Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment Group (NSSG), Defence Industry or other Defence organisations

Exposure to Defence gate reviews, capability submissions, investment processes or strategic planning activities

Qualifications in engineering, project management, Defence studies, strategic studies or related fields

As we are a Defence consultancy, you must also have the ability to obtain and maintain an AGSVA security clearance.

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

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.