Achala is a highly experienced project management professional with a proven record of delivering and supporting critical capability and infrastructure outcomes across the Defence, national security, and scientific research sectors. She brings extensive experience in managing, advising, and delivering services to Defence and Federal Government clients through project engagements and corporate operational roles.
With extensive experience in the private sector managing Federal Government contracts, Achala has played a key role in leading complex project proposals, supporting delivery teams, and strengthening business operations. She has led strategic documentation and briefing processes to support high-level decision making and capability acquisition across a range of government programs.
Achala’s professional background spans strategic program leadership, organisational governance, and stakeholder engagement, with a strong focus on guiding complex projects through acquisition and sustainment of military capabilities. She has held key operational leadership roles overseeing large, multi-disciplinary teams, managing the full scope of integrated work packages and coordinating across multiple program organisational and stakeholder environments.
