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 duties of an APS 6 Project Manager – Mission System are but not limited to:

• Assist with the management of schedule, risk, budget and resources, preparation of briefings, submissions, reports and returns relating to the Virginia Class Submarine Mission System progress and issues.
• Assist in the establishment of Directorates operational, professional and administrative procedures, practices and program management methodologies.
• Build and sustain Virginia Class Submarine stakeholder engagement, including international engagement.
• Work closely with the ASA, Navy, NSSG, industry, and U.S. partners to ensure the delivery of a VCS Mission System that meets long-term operational needs.
• Assist in the analysis and interpretation of the Virginia Class Submarine project performance against agreed plans and develop and evaluate strategies to achieve project outcomes.
• Assist in the integration and development of Fundamental Input to Capability requirements.
• Support a range of Capability Sponsor activities and coordinate program inputs.
• Use their knowledge of project management methods and processes to ensure funding, policy, and governance requirements are met by delivery agencies and the Sponsor’s needs and requirements are well represented.
• Improve project management maturity across the Requirements Branch and Delivery Branch, ensuring best practices in governance and risk management.

This role is eligible for an additional remuneration benefit known in ASA as a Building Capability Payment (BCP). This enables ASA to provide a premium, in addition to the base salary otherwise payable under the ASA Enterprise Agreement, for positions in occupational disciplines/classifications that are critical to ASA capability. For further information, please contact the contact officer.

About our Team

The Nuclear Submarine Requirements Branch plays an important role in this undertaking by leading the development of capability requirements for the delivery of the nuclear powered submarine capability and setting direction for the delivery of the AUKUS Nuclear Powered Submarine (NPS) Program.

The branch supports Assistant Director General Nuclear Submarine Capability who is the Capability Sponsor for project DEF 1 Nuclear Powered Submarine Capability. The Branch structure includes directorates who perform the Project Sponsor role for delivery of Virginia Class Submarines and SSN-AUKUS, as well as coordinate requirements for Joint Force Integration of nuclear powered submarines. To effect these, the Branch works closely with the project delivery branches, and broader into the wider Defence and whole of government portfolio.

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:

• A strong commitment to Australia’s national interest
• Adaptability, resilience and flexibility in the face of changing and competing priorities;
• Strong commitment to teamwork and collaboration
• Outstanding time management and organisational skills, while remaining resilient and adaptable to changing plans and priorities
• Strong analytical and research skills and an ability to interpret and apply legislation in defining business requirements
• Experience in project management and an understanding of project management processes and methodologies
• Sound judgement with an innovative approach to problem-solving
• Excellent written, interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Ability to develop, maintain and strengthen strategic relationships, engage and liaise across a broad range of stakeholders including government representatives, officials, other diplomatic missions, academics and industry/private sector representatives to support the work of the Australian Submarine Agency.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 27 April 2025

For further information please review the job information pack, reference ASA/03002/25 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=7C74841E-6174-AC71-C896-E3BDBE8731D0