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.
• We are seeking the sharpest and brightest minds to implement this whole-of-nation effort. We are looking for applicants who are flexible and agile with the ability to work across a multitude of areas. This is a unique opportunity to directly contribute your expertise to work that will impact Australia’s strategic and Australian Submarine Agency outcomes, and will contribute to the delivery of a capability that will play a key role in the defence of our country in the decades to come.
• We are seeking professionals with the following skills:
• Project and program management
• Commercial, contracting and contract management
• Science, engineering and technology
• Information, computing, technology and data analytics
• Strategic policy and law
• Human resources and workforce planning and analysis
• Parliamentary, governance and business support

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.
• Some roles will require mandatory qualifications. This will be discussed further based on the roles available:
• Engineering positions require 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. Engineering positions may also 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.
• Technical positions require the individual to have obtained a recognised Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 5 or 6 qualification in a relevant technical domain, or relevant skills and work experience such that an individual can reasonably achieve a recognised AQF qualification if required by the position.
• Science and Technology positions require academic qualifications in a relevant technical domain, or relevant skills and work experience.
• 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: Work From Home;On Site;Flexible. Details: Australian Submarine Agency is committed to assisting its employees with flexible office arrangements..

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.