Program Officers (Australian Submarine Agency)

• Salary + 15.4% Super
• Study, upskilling and professional development supported
• A unique opportunity to contribute to a vital national security program.

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 looking to fill multiple vacancies and are seeking team players who are excited to work on projects that make a lasting impact and support the nuclear powered submarine program!

These roles are all about making an impact and collaborating with various teams to support the development and training of the nuclear engineering, science and technology workforce. Step into an exciting role with these key responsibilities:

• Contribute to the planning and delivery of program management, projects and coordination activities in line with established procedures and performance standards.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on policy, project or operational issues, responding to their needs and expectations.
• Maintain and oversee databases and undertake data quality assurance tasks.
• Respond to stakeholder enquiries via phone, email and written correspondence, including complex non-routine queries.
• Understand the work environment and how daily tasks support the Australian Submarine Agency, recognising the importance of the contribution towards Australia’s national security interests.
• Take the initiative to progress work to meet business objectives.

About our Team
The Program Officer roles sit within the primary team responsible for building, developing and sustaining the organisations nuclear engineering, science and technology and technical workforce of the Australian Submarine Agency.

You will become part of a diverse team dedicated to help grow the workforce, skills and capabilities Australia needs to safely and securely operate, shape and uphold 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-like balance.

Our Ideal Candidate
We are a fast-paced organisation looking for pro-active, team-oriented individuals looking to make a difference. We value detail-oriented, organised, multi-taskers who are willing and eager to deliver on-ongoing programs.

Our ideal candidates will bring a mix of the following qualities to the role:

• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have strong stakeholder engagement skills and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a range of people, including at an internal and external senior executive level.
• Exercise sound judgement, discretion, and integrity including the ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy.
• Embrace change by working flexibly in a fast-paced, dynamic and ambiguous environment.
• Strives for excellence achieving impactful outcomes.
• Open to personal growth and development, understanding of, and commitment to, a nuclear mindset and the principles within.

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/03858/25 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=19494917-2EE8-DEEC-6ABA-E3D79A35F0A9