APS Section 26 Mobility Register - Permanent

Your 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.

We are seeking the sharpest and brightest minds to implement this whole-of-nation effort. We are looking for applicants who are flexible and agile with the ability to work across a multitude of areas. This is a unique opportunity to directly contribute your expertise to work that will impact Australia’s strategic and Australian Submarine Agency outcomes, and will contribute to the delivery of a capability that will play a key role in the defence of our country in the decades to come.

• We are seeking professionals with the following skills:
• Project and program management
• Commercial, contracting and contract management
• Science, engineering and technology
• Information, computing, technology and data analytics
• Strategic policy and law
• Human resources and workforce planning and analysis
• Parliamentary, governance and business support
• Security policy, analysis and operations
• Regulators

We are looking for existing ongoing APS employees who are interested in a temporary or permanent transfer to fill numerous roles from the APS4 to EL2 (or equivalent) levels. No matter your role, you will have the opportunity to apply your skills and experience to unique and meaningful work.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are a dynamic organisation seeking employees who are agile, innovative and energised by high-paced work. Our ideal candidates will bring the following attributes and skills to the role:

• Strong written, interpersonal and verbal communication skills;
• Desire to be accountable for their actions, advice and decisions;
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of multi-disciplinary teams;
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and an ability to contest views whilst maintaining
• relationships;
• Outcome-focused mindset with an ability to get practical results;
• Technical excellence in professional area of expertise;
• Adaptability, resilience and flexibility;
• An unwavering commitment to safety and security; and
• A commitment to Australia’s national security.

Our Organisation

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.

Nuclear Mindset

Management and operation of nuclear-propulsion technology requires exceptionally high standards, an absolute focus on safety to avoid incidents and commitment to security to avoid its misuse. Australia’s acquisition of conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines will require the attainment of a nuclear mindset for the safe, secure and effective cradle-to-grave management of this capability. The nuclear mindset is the foundation for every action, decision, policy and behaviour to ensure we keep our communities, personnel and environment safe and secure. The adoption of a nuclear mindset demands precision, excellence, attention to detail and an inherent curiosity, and each member is responsible and accountable for exhibiting and ensuring the appropriate mindset thrives.

This is an exciting, unique and once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work on a program of national and international significance. The Taskforce is an integrated civilian and military workforce that draws on high-quality and high-performing team members from diverse backgrounds and disciplines who embody Defence and Australian Public Service values and work every day with a nuclear mindset.

Our Team

As part of the Australian Submarine Agency (ASA) 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.

Security Clearance 

Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Negative Vetting Level 1”.

Mandatory Qualifications

Some roles will require mandatory qualifications. This will be discussed further based on the roles available:

• Engineering positions require a Bachelor of Engineering from an Australian institution (or a qualification gained elsewhere), that satisfies the requirements of the Washington Accord for recognition as a Professional Engineer. Engineering positions may also require the individual to be able to meet the requirements of Chartered Professional Engineer (Engineers Australia), Registered Professional Engineer (Professionals Australia) or Fellow/Member of Royal Institution of Naval Architects or demonstrated the ability to obtain such status within 12 months.
• Technical positions require the individual to have obtained a recognised Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 5 or 6 qualification in a relevant technical domain, or relevant skills and work experience such that an individual can reasonably achieve a recognised AQF qualification if required by the position.
• Science and Technology positions require academic qualifications in a relevant technical domain, or relevant skills and work experience.

Office Arrangement

Australian Submarine Agency is committed to assisting its employees with flexible office arrangements. Flexible Office Arrangements are available for certain roles within the agency; this can be discussed further at interview.