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.
• This is a unique opportunity to directly contribute to work that will impact Australia’s strategic and Defence outcomes. The Australian Submarine Agency (ASA) Finance Branch supports the Chief Financial Officer, the Assistant Director General Program Costing, and the ASA through the provision of expert cost estimation services and advice to support the acquisition, sustainment and disposal of nuclear-powered submarines (NPS).
• To effectively support the ASA to deliver on outcomes, we are seeking individuals who thrive in a high paced environment, can work independently and as part of a team, and have great
• interpersonal skills.
• We are seeking to fill APS 6 vacancies responsible for:
• Undertaking project cost estimation and cost assurance activities by working closely with delivery, policy, commercial, and portfolio management functions to support NPS Program objectives.
• The Program Cost Directorate is a blended team of APS and contracted staff and provides an opportunity to grow your skills by learning from an experienced team of cost analysts and contribute to this unique program.
• Due to the nature and system requirements of the role, the successful applicants will be required to work onsite at the ASA Office in Canberra – ACT or Rockingham – WA.
• We are a dynamic organisation seeking employees who are collaborative, agile, innovative and energised by high-paced work. We are seeking individuals with relevant experience or transferable skills (including project management and finance) to join us and contribute to our team.
• We are seeking candidates who are able to drive outcomes and have:

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.
• 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. Details: Candidates are required to work in the location advertise. Merit pool will only be used for vacancies at the advertised location(s)..

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.