Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope

The core responsibilities and primary duties for this position within Australian Submarine Agency include:

• The acquisition of conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines is an historic and transformative endeavour for Australia. The whole-of-nation effort to safely and securely deliver the cutting edge nuclear-powered submarine program will transform Australia’s economic and national security landscape for decades to come.
• The Australian Submarine Agency (ASA) technical authorities provide for the design, development, maintenance and operation of the nuclear-powered submarine fleet.
• Contributing to the ongoing review of Signature concepts
• Providing Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) judgement and delivering Technical Authority recommendations on design requirements and Signature defects
• Assisting in the management of specifications and resources in support of ASA objectives
• Engaging and liaising with stakeholders to identify, anticipate and respond to dynamic program needs
• Contributing to the strategic planning, program and project management development
• asa.recruitment@defence.gov.au
• Agency Employment Act
• Australian Submarine Agency

Mandatory Eligibility & Security Clearance

Applicants must satisfy the following statutory and organizational requirements:

• Citizenship: Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, candidates must generally be Australian citizens to be eligible for engagement.
• Security Clearance: The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) security clearance (Baseline, Negative Vetting 1, or Negative Vetting 2 as required by the agency).
• Probationary Period: Employment may be subject to a probationary period, character checks, and pre-engagement screening.
• Exercises sound professional judgement, initiative, and strategic insight to interpret requirements and deliver agency outcomes
• Operates with a degree of autonomy and accepts accountability in achieving outcomes
• A role in this engineering occupation requires a Bachelor of Engineering from an Australian institution, or a qualification gained elsewhere, that satisfies the requirements of the Washington Accord for recognition as a Professional Engineer.
• This engineering position may require the individual to be able to meet the requirements of Chartered Professional Engineer (Engineers Australia), Registered Professional Engineer (Professionals Australia) or Fellow/Member of Royal Institution of Naval Architects or demonstrated the ability to obtain such status within 12 months.
• RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability. This initiative/program is only applicable where the successful applicant will be employed under the Public Service Act 1999. Similar conditions may apply when employed under other Acts. For clarification please contact the advertising agency.

Working Arrangements & Public Sector Benefits

Work Model: On Site;Flexible. Details: Candidates may negotiate a flexible arrangement (WFH or other Defence sites). Merit Pool used for vacancies at any location supporting flexibility..

Australian Public Service positions provide comprehensive Commonwealth benefits including a standard 15.4% employer superannuation contribution, attractive leave provisions, and structured career progression pathways across the Australian Public Service.