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 Program Delivery Director role is fundamental to planning, establishing and directing the programmatic aspects to deliver Australia’s SSN AUKUS Build Program, the most complex Defence project undertaken in Australia. You will require extensive experience and knowledge of working in a strategic acquisition program environment.

The Program Delivery Director is a key member of the Branch’s executive team and is responsible for integrating multiple program elements to enable accurate planning and management of Australia’s SSN AUKUS Build Program. This includes the capture, assessment and integration of schedule, cost and performance data into properly structured and validated information sets to provide accurate information to executive management.

You will be working side by side with industry to ensure program success. The position also provides leadership across a number

About our Team

The SSN-AUKUS Acquisition Branch is the ASA’s program delivery and contractual authority for the construction and delivery of Australia’s future SSN-AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines. The Branch is accountable for managing, in consultation with Australia’s AUKUS partners and the Australian Shipbuilder, the most appropriate program delivery model and construction methodology, including:

• Collaborating with industry partners to ensure alignment and successful delivery of required program outcomes;
• Build Assurance and quality management of the SSN-AUKUS Build Program;
• Defining production related infrastructure requirements;
• Facilitating and assuring the supply chain solution;
• Developing and implementing workforce generation initiatives;
• Managing overall Build Program scheduling and cost estimation; and
• Providing strategic advice to Government on program progress and related

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:

• Extensive experience in program management and delivering positive program outcomes
• The ability to lead and develop a high performing team
• 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
• 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.
• Understand, demonstrate and model a strong understanding of the Nuclear Mindset.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 12 October 2025

For further information please review the job information pack, reference ASA/07687/25 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=93F3AB51-C594-DC59-ADB9-E43695D5703E