The key duties of the position include:
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 SSN-AUKUS Program Integration Branch within SSN-AUKUS Division integrates program planning to ensure the Nuclear Powered Submarine program addresses Australian sovereign requirements and is ready to deliver and support SSN-AUKUS throughout the capability lifecycle.
As an APS 6 Integrated Project Manager, you will be involved in ensuring compliance with legislative frameworks, government decision-making and ASA's mission and policy requirements. This includes provision of detailed project management technical, professional and policy advice in relation to complex work and contribution to strategic planning, program and project management and policy development.
The role includes extensive internal and external stakeholder engagement, supporting delivery areas plan and integrate their delivery activities. It also includes supporting governance processes, with preparation of presentations and associated documentation, including identification of risks and opportunities and associated options for decision maker consideration.
This role is eligible for an additional remuneration benefit known in ASA as a Building Capability Payment (BCP). This enables ASA to provide a premium, in addition to the base salary otherwise payable under the ASA Enterprise Agreement, for positions in occupational disciplines/classifications that are critical to ASA capability. For further information, please contact the contact officer.
About our Team
The SSN-AUKUS Division is responsible for the safe delivery of the Build Program and the operation of the sovereign SSN-AUKUS nuclear powered submarine capability. We operate with a strong focus on our people, development and integrity. We are underpinned by an inclusive culture that respects, values and utilises the contributions of people of different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We are collegiate and collaborative, requiring a high level of integration and consistency to achieve our outcomes for Defence.
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. This is an exciting and once in a generation opportunity to apply your skills, to inform and develop a project of major national and international significance and have a direct impact in ensuring our nation's ongoing security.
Our Ideal Candidate
We are a dynamic organisation 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 candidate will bring the following attributes and skills to the role:
* Demonstrated ability to manage a range of project activities and coordinate project inputs in accordance with organisational practices, methods and standards appropriate to the complexity of the project.
* Demonstrated experience in working collaboratively with teams by building effective relationships and actively participating in group activities.
* Demonstrated ability to cultivate and maintain productive, professional working relationships with across internal and external stakeholders within an integrated workforce.
* Demonstrated ability to apply established technical, operational, professional and administrative activities, procedures, practices and project management methodologies.
* Demonstrated ability to exercise a considerable degree of independence with the ability to exercise sound decision making and judgement in providing expert project and product support advice.
* Ability to identify risks and opportunities and take account of these in planning, including presentation of options to support decision making and priority setting.
* Demonstrated experience in complex to very complex problem solving and issues management to support decisions that impact on strategic, political or operational outcomes.
* Demonstrated experience in preparation of correspondence, briefs and reports as directed including submissions and documents for higher delegate and committee consideration.
* Demonstrated ability to deliver against strategic outcomes within strict deadlines and competing priorities.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing or evolving requirements of a complex program/project.
Eligibility
Security Clearance:
Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at "Negative Vetting Level 1
Getting to know the 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.