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 Planning Capability Officer manages Mutual Logistics Support requests, Acquisition and Cross Servicing Agreement transactions, ensuring compliance, risk management and performance reporting. The role coordinates stakeholders across AUKUS partner nations and Australian Government agencies, oversees financial and quality assurance processes, and drives continuous improvement through lessons learned, training and guidance to strengthen capability outcomes.
This is a Canberra based role, however WA candidates will be considered. A merit pool will be established to fill future logistics family roles..
About our Team
The SRF-West Delivery Branch is the lead for delivering Phase 1 of the Optimal Pathway. The Branch works closely with trilateral partners, ASA, Defence and other stakeholders. 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.
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 candidates will bring the following attributes and skills to the role:
* Has demonstrated experience managing Mutual Logistics Support (MLS) activities and/or Agreement and Arrangements (A&As, eg the Acquisition and Cross Servicing Agreement), with a strong focus on compliance and risk management.
* Builds and maintains effective working relationships with international partners and Australian Government stakeholders.
* Brings sound financial acumen, including cost assurance, invoicing coordination and accurate record keeping.
* Applies quality assurance principles, including gathering and managing Objective Quality Evidence to support accountability.
* Is proactive in continuous improvement, with the ability to capture lessons learned, refine processes and deliver training or guidance to build capability.
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.