- Perth - WA, Port Adelaide - SA
- $144,430 - $173,359 (EL 2) + Superannuation
The Role
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 acquisition of conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines is an historic and transformative endeavor 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 Engineering Director(s) will work under broad direction from the Infrastructure Engineering Executive Director, in collaboration with technical and infrastructure delivery branches operational experts, specialists to:
- Develop and maintain endorsed requirement sets including engineering best practices;
- Provide advice to senior staff and directors on technical infrastructure matters;
- Conduct milestone reviews, manage budgets, and oversee requirements management;
- Lead the development and maintenance of the Technical Assurance Management Plan;
- ïOversee configuration management, change control, and integration activities.
The Engineering Director(s) will lead, plan and deliver critical and complex engineering and technical assurance activities in support of:
- ISO15288 implementation,
- Provide advice in the field of systems engineering,
- Interact with third party infrastructure delivery partners, suppliers, manage risks, and
- Promoting and managing key strategic alliances with internal and external stakeholders.
- The Engineering Director(s) are required to comply with all applicable legislation, regulations, and ASA policies under the oversight of the Infrastructure Engineering Executive Director.
About our Team
The Program Engineering Branch works within the Australian Submarine Agency to integrate Engineering and Technical functions into the ASA Nuclear Powered Submarine (NPS) and Infrastructure delivery programs. This is the sharp end of ensuring sovereign technical control of the NPS capability and key to maintaining design intent through life of the NPS, its support infrastructure and equipment, and across the supply chain.
The branch spans all the NPS technical domains, is predominately based at the delivery locations, and works closely with our partners in Australian industry, and the relevant US and UK government departments. Our people are capable, committed, and diverse. We support an inclusive culture that emphasises respect and collaboration, and we prioritise safety and security. Our greatest asset is our people.
Our Ideal Candidate
We are a dynamic organisation seeking employees who are agile, innovative and energised by high-paced work. We are seeking highly motivated and collaborative minded people who will have the opportunity to contribute to a once in a lifetime program.
Our ideal candidates will bring the following attributes and skills to the role:
- Demonstrated ability to lead, plan, and deliver critical and highly complex construction and infrastructure engineering activities, applying systems engineering expertise across a broad range of agency functions.
- Inspires a sense of purpose and direction by clearly articulating how work contributes to organisational goals, strategic objectives, and desired outcomes.
- Engages effectively with the team and stakeholders to understand issues and long term strategic impacts of their work and work area.
- Seeks out and uses information and opportunities from a wide variety of sources to explore new ideas and perspectives, identify critical gaps in knowledge, and pursue continuous growth. Develops an understanding of the organisation and its operating context to identify and apply best practices and effective approaches to their work.
- Seeks out and uses information and opportunities from a wide variety of sources to explore new ideas and perspectives, identify critical gaps in knowledge, and pursue continuous growth, seeking out knowledge of the organisation and its operating context to identify and apply best practices and effective approaches to their work.
- Exercises sound judgement, intelligence, and common sense in decision-making, using a structured, evidence-based approach that considers interconnected issues to resolve problems and deliver innovative, practical solutions.
- Exemplifies personal drive and integrity by acting impartially and operating within organisational processes and legal and policy frameworks. Constructively challenges issues in a respectful, objective, and forthright manner.
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to action by taking personal responsibility for achieving objectives, showing initiative, and proactively progressing work to deliver outcomes.
- Demonstrates persistence and resilience in achieving objectives, maintaining a positive attitude despite challenges, criticism, or setbacks.
- Communicates clearly and confidently, focusing on key points and using precise language and appropriate written and verbal channels to convey information effectively.
- Engages and involves others, encourages participation, and recognises contributions. Keeps stakeholders informed, works collaboratively, and contributes as an effective team member.
- Recognises the value of diversity and inclusion, encourages the consideration of diverse perspectives, and seeks to understand different viewpoints.
- Guides, develops, and mentors staff by making time for them despite competing priorities. Provides support and direction as needed, assists in identifying capability gaps, and encourages pursuit of appropriate development opportunities.
Application Closing Date: 12 July 2026