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Dave Groocoe

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Director at KordaMentha
📍 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Dave Groocoe is the Director of Defence and National Security at KordaMentha, bringing over 20 years of experience in the Australian Defence sector. A Chartered Engineer with an MBA from AGSM @ UNSW Business School, his expertise covers the full project lifecycle, from initial engineering calculations to strategic business development.

Outside of his professional life, Dave values his personal and professional network, demonstrated by his support for friends ventures, such as attending book launches. He appears to be a family man, mentioning meeting new people through his childrens activities and connections.

Unique fact: He led a specialized team analyzing the maintenance effectiveness of the Australian Collins Class Submarine fleet while at PwC.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Defence Procurement
He has shared insights on the significant costs involved for companies to prepare bids and proposals for Defence contracts, indicating an interest in procurement efficiency.
Asset Lifecycle Management
A core part of his professional identity, he highlights his extensive experience in managing all aspects of a project's lifecycle, from feasibility and scoping to execution.
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Career

Work history

7-2025
Director
KordaMentha
6-2021 - 7-2025
Project Director
Coras
7-2016 - 6-2021
Senior Manager
PwC Australia
2-2015 - 6-2016
Manager
PwC Australia
12-2012 - 1-2015
Senior Project Manager
Babcock Pty Ltd
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Education
9-2022 - 8-2026
Master of Business Administration - MBA
AGSM @ UNSW Business School
2008 - 2012
Master's degree
University of Adelaide
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