- Port Adelaide - SA, Canberra - ACT, Rockingham - WA
- $99,733 - $112,431 (APS 6) + Super
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 Australian Submarine Agency (ASA) technical authorities provide for the design, development, maintenance and operation of the nuclear-powered submarine fleet. As an APS 6 Platform Systems Acceptance Test and Evaluation Coordinator, you will contribute towards the Technical Assurance of Submarine Platform Systems acceptance activities.
Responsibilities may include:
- Developing the provision of detailed AT&E technical and professional advice
- Evaluation of design, construction, operation, maintenance, installations and infrastructure within the Australian context
- Supporting the AT&E manager with Submarine Platform Systems certification, assurance, acceptance activities
- Providing judgement and delivering Technical Authority recommendations for AT&E
- Provide specialised input into AT&E policy and infrastructure, planning, program and project management development
- Planning and conducting Submarine AT&E activities
- Regular engagement and liaison with internal and external stakeholders to identify, anticipate and respond to dynamic program needs
- Development or contribution to project engineering artefacts
About our Team
The Platform Systems Branch of the Australian Submarine Agency Engineering and Technical Division works to assure and evolve the non-nuclear platform system engineering capabilities that will underpin the safe, stealthy, effective and enduring sovereign operation of Australia’s nuclear powered submarines.
Our branch is responsible for the technical governance, safety certification and OQE development for Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine capability through managing a wide spectrum of specialist technical functions, including naval architecture, transverse systems integration, and stealth management.
Our Ideal Candidate
We are a dynamic organization 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:
- Experience in Defence or Maritime Test & Evaluation activities is preferred
- Applies technical expertise to support planning, program and project management activities
- Build and maintains relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to meet organisational objectives
- Demonstrates clear, concise and effective communication skills
- Shows initiative and a strong commitment to continuous learning and professional development
- Capable of working independently, exercising sound judgement with a level of autonomy and accountability to deliver outcomes
- Commitment to understand and uphold the ASA’s vision, mission, and business objectives
Application Closing Date: Sunday 19 July, 2026
For further information please review the job information pack, reference ASA/03473/26 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=9BDF4D6A-6690-E7B9-8852-ED07E2CE57C2.