Lunar Outpost Oceania is expanding its leadership team as we continue to establish the company’s global presence as an innovator of cutting-edge technologies and proprietary autonomous robotic systems for the space, resources and defence industries. With our team poised to grow from 15 to up to 80 employees over the next 3 years, we are seeking an experienced technology scale-up leader to join our executive team in this new Director-level position. Reporting to the Lunar Outpost Inc. (US-based parent company) CEO, this role will be instrumental in leading our innovation, growth and commercialisation strategies, and will also champion the Australian Space Agency’s Roo-ver lunar rover mission, as co-lead of the ELO₂ Consortium.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Engineering, Business, Space Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of executive leadership experience in the space or related innovation industry, with strong capabilities in both technical and commercial roles.
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic plans, with a demonstrated history of leading high-performing, multidisciplinary teams to success.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience working with government agencies, space or defence organisations, research institutions, and industry partners.
• Experience with public speaking and media engagement, with the ability to communicate technical and business concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage financial performance, and proven experience commercialising and forging new markets for innovative technologies.
• Must be able to attain and hold NV1 security clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience leading space or defence-related consortiums or international collaborations.
• In-depth knowledge of space exploration missions and technology.
• Familiarity with the Australian space sector, including its regulatory and commercial landscape, and an understanding of the goals and vision for the Roo-ver mission.
• Experience working with or within space or defence agencies such as NASA, the Australian Space Agency, Defence Space Command or international equivalents.
• Experience leading a startup to grow and scale.

• Direct and oversee all Oceania activities, liaising with the Lunar Outpost Inc. C-Suite to ensure strategic alignment of regional objectives with global priorities.
• Develop progressive innovation, funding, growth and commercialisation strategies that will drive the company’s immediate and long-term growth.
• Execute strategic plans at an operational level, and effectively navigate resourcing and cash flow considerations to ensure sustained financial and commercial viability.
• Collaborate closely with the ELO₂ Consortium and Technical Director and partners to ensure successful project execution and maximise the value of partnerships for the Roo-ver mission.
• Lead a growing team of world-class engineers, operations, business development, and marketing personnel, ensuring high performance and establishing the company as a preferred employer for top quality talent.
• Represent Lunar Outpost Oceania and the ELO₂ Consortium publicly, actively engaging in public relations, media, conferences, panels, podcasts, and industry events.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, international space and defence organisations, research institutions, and industry and commercial partners, ensuring collaboration and successful partnerships.