The key duties of the position include:
The Role
The Sustainment Lifecycle Officer will be part of an integrated workforce within the Sustainment function of the Defence APS Project Management Job Family. In this role, you will manage and coordinate the development of sustainment strategies and plans that enable effective delivery and reporting on submarine system sustainment requirements. Your responsibilities will include ensuring the delivery of required functional performance, supportability, and addressing issues such as obsolescence, reliability, and maintenance requirements. This position plays a critical role in maintaining capability and supporting the long-term operational readiness of Australia’s Nuclear Powered Submarine program.
You will operate with a high degree of independence, exercising authority and discretion to source and analyse information, and explore innovative approaches that support long-term sustainment objectives. The role requires objective, systematic analysis to draw accurate, evidence-based conclusions, and the provision of detailed technical, professional, and procedural advice on complex sustainment activities.
This role is eligible for an additional remuneration benefit known in Defence as a Building Defence Capability