The Role

Join us and help shape the nuclear powered submarine program via the AUKUS partnership that will transform Australia’s economic and national security landscape for decades to come.

We are hiring across multiple roles at the EL1 level and are looking for team-oriented, collaborative individuals who are committed to working towards meaningful, long-term initiatives that support the nuclear powered submarine program.

Ready to make a difference? These roles are all about driving impact in key areas, collaborating across functions and working closely with a diverse range of teams to develop, train and maintain the nuclear engineering, science and technology workforce.

You will closely work with others to deliver meaningful outcomes, with key areas of focus including:

• Leading impactful programs that drive strategic outcomes – design and deliver professionalisation pathways that focus on building the Australian Submarine Agency’s Nuclear Engineering, Science and Technology workforce
• Designing and implementing forward thinking initiatives that enhance capability and deliver lasting impact – lead technical upskilling activities by identifying and facilitating training that contributes to building future readiness
• Contributing to shaping a capable and future ready technical workforce – via structured planning use sound and proven measures to uplift and grow the specialist workforce required to meet the optimal pathway
• Driving continuous improvement through effective program oversight – through targeted interventions deliver key project outcomes and strategic workforce solutions to build deep, diverse and sustainable talent pipelines to achieve a suitable skilled and experienced sovereign workforce
• Building and cultivating strong professional networks – through partnerships with government, industry and academic partners, nationally and internationally, develop, enhance and deliver science, technology, engineering and mathematics education and training pathways

About our Team

These Assistant Director roles sit within the primary team responsible for building, developing and sustaining the organisation’s nuclear engineering, and science and technology workforce within the Australian Submarine Agency.

You will become part of a geographically dispersed team dedicated to help grow the workforce, skills and capabilities Australia needs to safely and securely operate, shape and maintain its future fleet of nuclear-powered submarines. You will have the ability to work in fulfilling roles that support career growth while providing the flexibility you need to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are a fast-paced, forward-thinking organisation looking for adaptable, creative thinkers who thrive in a dynamic environment. We value driven, highly motivated individuals who are committed to contributing to a long-term, purpose-driven program. Our ideal candidates will bring a mix of the following qualities to the role:

• STEM expertise – strong background in STEM workforce, leading cross-functional projects
• Adaptable – aptitude to work flexibly in a fast-paced, dynamically changing and ambiguous environment
• Strong project management - ability to translate strategy into actionable projects
• Collaborative – works well in multidisciplinary teams, promotes team work, values diverse perspectives and builds working relationships
• Strategic thinker – understands long-term goals, makes informed conclusions through, analysed data to influence decision makers
• Strives for excellence – open to personal growth and development, understanding of and commitment to, a nuclear mindset and the principles within
• Stakeholder engagement – builds strong relationships, influences internal and external stakeholders including international counterparts and senior executives
• Results oriented – focuses on achieving impactful outcomes and delivering high-quality work
• Strong communicator – exceptional communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging effectively for international audiences

ASA is seeking applicants to fill current and anticipated vacancies and to create a merit pool for future vacancies.

Throughout the year ASA, may contact you to reconfirm your interest in roles and update you with relevant information. We request that you keep your contact details up to date and to advise us if your circumstances change, and you no longer wish to remain on the merit pool.

Application Closing Date: Wednesday 4 June 2025

For further information please review the job information pack, reference ASA/03881/25 on

https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=B23EC891-46DE-86B2-6596-E3D7D2C85585