- Canberra ACT, Fishermans Bend VIC, Port Adelaide SA
- $144,430 - $173,359 (EL 2) + 15.4% 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 Australian Submarine Agency (ASA) technical authorities provide for the design, development, maintenance and operation of the nuclear-powered submarine fleet. As an EL2 Signature Program Manager, you will contribute to the leadership of technical governance of submarine stealth and signature management.
Responsibilities may include:
- Reviewing Signature concepts
- Providing judgement and delivering Technical Authority recommendations on design requirements and Signature defects
- Managing specifications and resources in support of ASA objectives
- Regular engagement and liaison with stakeholders to identify, anticipate and respond to dynamic program needs
- Contribution to strategic planning, program and project management development
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 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:
- Leads delivery of strategic level of specialist technical and professional advice in support of planning, program and project management
- Builds and manages strategic relationships with a broad range of stakeholders
- Communicates with clarity, authority, and impact across all levels
- The ability to lead and develop a high performing team with a strong commitment to teamwork and collaboration
- Exercises sound professional judgement, initiative, and strategic insight to interpret requirements and deliver agency outcomes
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to ongoing learning, capability development, and professional excellence
- Operates with a high degree of autonomy and accepts accountability in achieving outcomes
- Strong commitment to understand and uphold the ASA’s vision, mission, and business objectives
- Experience within Defence or maritime environments is preferred, but not essential
Application Closing Date: Sunday 5 July 2026
For further information please review the job information pack, reference ASA/03268/26 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=5394B47A-2861-A853-3E65-ED04DB25FB46