📌 Vacancy Fact Sheet
- Reference Number: VN-0769824
- Agency: Australian Submarine Agency
- Job Title: Senior Executive Service Band 1 Branch Head –
- Position Number: ASA/03007/26
- Classification: Senior Executive Service Band 1
- Closing Date: Monday 08 June 2026
- Job Type: Full-Time, Ongoing;Non-Ongoing
- Location: Majura ACT
- Future Merit Locations: Various locations – ACT, Various locations – NSW,
- Salary: Future Merit
- Office Arrangement: On Site;Flexible (Office arrangement may be discussed with successful)
About Australian Submarine Agency
The Australian Submarine Agency was established on 1 July 2023 and is responsible and accountable for the management and
oversight of Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine program. Australia’s acquisition of conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered
submarines through the AUKUS partnership will be critical to ensuring our Defence Force has the capabilities needed to keep
Australians safe. The Australian Submarine Agency operates under the Defence portfolio and maintains strong linkages with the
Department of Defence. Our workforce comprises a mixture of Australian Public Servants, Australian Defence Force members and
contractors. At the Australian Submarine Agency, you will enjoy experiences and opportunities that, as an APS employee, you
simply would not get in any other organisation. You are able to undertake interesting, challenging and unique work. This ranges
from intelligence and strategic policy right through to human resources, communications, infrastructure and engineering, and
information technology. As part of the Australian Submarine Agency you will be working at the cutting edge of capability delivery,
supported by professionalisation pathways so you can continue to develop, along with unique and varied career opportunities. Our
people are capable, committed and diverse. We support an inclusive culture that emphasises respect and collaboration and
prioritises safety and security. Our greatest asset is our people. We offer flexible working arrangements and a range of formal and
informal professional development opportunities.
Duties
- Introduction
- Australia’s acquisition of conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines is historic and
- transformational. The Optimal Pathway announced on 14 March 2023, will deliver Australia a
- world-class capability that will see our nation become one of only seven countries that operate
- nuclear-powered submarines. This game changing capability will enhance Australia’s capacity to
- deter conflict and support security, peace and economic prosperity in the Indo-Pacific.
- This significant undertaking presents an exciting opportunity for dedicated, committed and
- aspirational leaders to lead, develop and shape the Australian Nuclear Submarine Program.
- Your Role
- As Assistant Director General, Commercial, you will provide strategic commercial leadership
- across the ASA to enable effective, compliant and value-for-money procurement and contracting
- outcomes for the Nuclear-Powered Submarine Program.
- In this pivotal role, you will set the ASA’s portfolio commercial strategy, implement robust policy
- and assurance frameworks, drive probity and integrity, and manage commercial risk to support
- timely, efficient, and secure delivery of outcomes. You will build commercial capability across the
- Program, coordinate support for complex and strategic procurements, and ensure the
- Commonwealth’s obligations and standards are met throughout the lifecycle.
- Your leadership will be critical in shaping commercial models, unlocking cross-program synergies,
- and strengthening partnerships with industry and government to deliver on Program priorities.
Eligibility / Notes
- Notes
- RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment
- activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum
- requirements for the job. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability. This initiative/program is only applicable
- where the successful applicant will be employed under the Public Service Act 1999. Similar conditions may apply when employed
- under other Acts. For clarification please contact the advertising agency.
How to Apply
Position Contact Karina Duffey – Executive Intelligence Group, (02) 6232 2200
Agency Recruitment Site https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=042C1262-8513-082A-1E45-ECF23A0F17
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applicants found suitable may be offered similar employment opportunities by other Australian Public Service agencies
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