About CAE
At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organisation where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a Business Development Manager - Maritime to drive growth across Australia's Defence market, with a focus on maritime and integrated training opportunities.
This is not a traditional sales role. We're looking for someone who can identify opportunities early, shape customer thinking, build trusted relationships across Defence and industry, and lead strategic pursuits through to successful outcomes. You'll work across complex Defence programs, collaborate with local and global teams, and help position CAE for long-term growth in Australia and the broader Indo-Pacific region.
Description
Lead strategic business development and capture activities across Defence and Government customers.
Identify, qualify and shape opportunities before formal procurement activities commence.
Develop and maintain senior relationships across Defence, industry and government stakeholders.
Lead cross-functional capture teams to develop winning strategies and competitive solutions.
Work closely with domestic and international teams to leverage CAE's global capabilities and expertise.
Influence customer requirements, acquisition strategies and program approaches through credible engagement and market insight.
Support the growth of CAE's integrated training and mission capability portfolio across multiple Defence domains.
Represent CAE at industry events, customer engagements and strategic planning activities.
Minimum Qualifications
Demonstrated business development, capture management or strategic growth experience within the Defence sector.
Strong understanding of Australian Defence acquisition, capability development and stakeholder environments.
Proven experience developing and maintaining senior customer and industry relationships.
Experience pursuing and securing complex Defence opportunities.
Strong commercial, strategic and financial acumen.
Exceptional communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to work independently, drive outcomes and navigate ambiguity.
Preferred Qualifications
Operational military, warfare or Defence industry experience.
Experience working across maritime, joint or multi-domain Defence programs.
Established networks within the Australian Defence community.
Experience selling or capturing integrated Defence solutions rather than standalone products or services.
Experience collaborating across international teams and stakeholders.
Experience supporting major Defence bids, proposals or acquisition programs.
Tertiary qualifications in Business, Engineering, Defence Studies or a related discipline.
Location:
Canberra, ACT preferred.
Sydney, NSW will also be considered.
Flexible travel requirements aligned to customer and business needs.
Benefits
Opportunity to shape Australia's future Defence capability.
Exposure to strategic Defence programs across Australia and the Indo-Pacific region.
Exciting career paths in a truly global business.
Access to a generous ADF Reserve Service Policy.
Wellness subsidy.
Generous Parental Leave.
Employee Share Scheme.
Fitness Passport.
Insurance Cover.
...and more.
Security requirements
As the Australian Department of Defence is a major client, you must be eligible to obtain a Defence Security Clearance to work in this role – please be mindful to obtain a clearance, one of the main requirements is you must be an Australian Citizen.
Applications
If this role fits what you are looking for and you believe you have the necessary skills and experience, click ‘Apply Now’ and attach your resume.
At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.
Position Type RegularEqual Opportunity & Accommodations
CAE is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by law. We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available—contact your recruiter or email [email protected] if needed.
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Skills Required
- Demonstrated business development, capture management, or strategic growth experience within the Defence sector
- Strong understanding of Australian Defence acquisition, capability development, and stakeholder environments
- Proven experience developing and maintaining senior customer and industry relationships
- Experience pursuing and securing complex Defence opportunities
- Strong commercial, strategic, and financial acumen
- Exceptional communication, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to work independently, drive outcomes, and navigate ambiguity
- Eligibility to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance
- Australian citizenship
- Operational military, warfare, or Defence industry experience
- Experience across maritime, joint, or multi-domain Defence programs
- Established networks within the Australian Defence community
- Experience selling or capturing integrated Defence solutions
- Experience collaborating across international teams and stakeholders
- Experience supporting major Defence bids, proposals, or acquisition programs
- Tertiary qualification in Business, Engineering, Defence Studies, or a related discipline
What We Do
CAE is a high technology company, at the leading edge of digital immersion, providing solutions to make the world a safer place. Backed by a record of 75 years of industry firsts, we continue to reimagine the customer experience and revolutionize training and operational support solutions in civil aviation, defense and security, and healthcare. We are the partner of choice to customers worldwide who operate in complex, high-stakes and largely regulated environments, where successful outcomes are critical. Testament to our customers’ ongoing needs for our solutions, over 60 percent of CAE’s revenue is recurring in nature. We have the broadest global presence in our industry, with approximately 13,000 employees, 180 sites and training locations in over 35 countries
