The key duties of the position include:
The Role
Your Mission: Secure Australia's Strategic Submarine Advantage for Decades to Come.
This is not just another asset management role.
This is a unique opportunity to directly influence one of Australia's most critical defence capabilities and shape its future.
As an Asset Manager for the Collins Class submarine fleet, you will safeguard a world-class and highly capable submarine that is vital to Australia's sovereignty and the deterrence of conflict.
The importance of this program cannot be overstated.
Success in the Collins Class directly underpins Australia's readiness for the next generation of submarines.
Your contribution to optimising these boats ensures Australia is best prepared to receive, operate, and sustain the future Virginia Class and AUKUS-built submarines.
You are not just managing an existing asset; you are paving the way for the future.
This is a strategic leadership role where your technical acumen and judgement will influence senior leaders.
You will have the autonomy to investigate complex issues, pioneer innovative sustainment strategies, and make evidence-based decisions that have a real-world impact on national security.
If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for complex technology and a desire to contribute to a mission that will define Australia's defence capability for generations, we want to hear from you.
Key responsibilities:
Assist in Develop, implement, and manage whole-of-life asset management strategies and plans for your designated submarine systems.
Assist in Maintain accurate asset records in line with organisational policies and systems.
Assist in leading engagement with stakeholders across the Royal Australian Navy, industry partners, and technical authorities to ensure integrated and effective sustainment.
Analyse asset-related data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
Support collaborative efforts across departments to improve assets utilisations.
Ensure all activities are conducted within a framework of legislation, established principles, and Defence's mission.




About our Team
Our Team: A Vital National Enterprise
You will join the Collins Submarine Program, a dedicated and high-performing group within the Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment Group (NSSG).
Our team is the custodian of Australia's potent Collins Class submarine fleet, responsible for its complete whole-of-life management—from complex sustainment and deep maintenance to delivering cutting-edge upgrades.
We do not work in isolation.
Success is delivered through a vital national enterprise, uniting Australian Public Servants, uniformed Royal Australian Navy members, and specialist industry partners.
Your role will be at the heart of this collaboration, ensuring all parties are aligned towards a single goal: delivering a strategic capability for the nation.
Our team is a diverse blend of engineers, project managers, technical specialists, and strategists.
We are bound by a shared commitment to excellence, rigorous problem solving, and ensuring the submarines we manage are safe, reliable, and available to protect Australia's interests.
By joining us, you become a central player in one of the country's most critical and technologically advanced endeavours.
As a key member of the Defence Australian Public Service (APS), you are part of an organisation that invests in its people and its mission.
We offer:
A highly competitive superannuation contribution of 15.4%.
A variety of flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance.
Generous leave conditions and funded opportunities for career development.
The unique satisfaction of contributing directly to a mission of national importance.
Our Ideal Candidate
Our Ideal Candidate:



A Technical Strategist and Influencer
You are more than just a technical expert; you are a strategic thinker who connects complex engineering detail to the bigger picture.
You excel at translating system data into actionable intelligence for senior leaders.
We are looking for:
A Technical Strategist: You have a proven background in managing complex assets (e.g., in Defence, aerospace, maritime, mining, rail, or energy) and can develop effective long-term sustainment plans.
An Influential Communicator: You can confidently negotiate with and influence diverse stakeholders, from uniformed Navy personnel and industry partners to technical specialists and senior executives.
A Data-Driven Decision Maker: You possess the sound judgement to perform systematic analysis of performance, cost, and risk data (e.g., Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Safety - RAMS) to justify critical decisions.
A Proactive Leader: You can set priorities, drive workflow, and motivate a team to deliver exceptional results in a high-tempo environment.
Eligibility
Security Clearance:
Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at "Negative Vetting Level 1".
Getting to know the Department of Defence
The Department of Defence employs around 18,000 Australian Public Service (APS) employees.
Defence APS employees work in a wide variety of critical roles, Australia wide, enabling our three services Navy, Army and Air Force, to do their job.
Defence has a range of Australian Public Service (APS) career opportunities that offer interesting, challenging, and unique work.
Our workforce includes administrative support, accountants, intelligence analysts, engineers, policy advisors, graphic designers, lawyers, social workers, IT specialists and contract managers to name a few.
We offer a rewarding career that includes professional development, work-life balance, recognition, a flexible and supportive work environment and a diverse workforce.
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📌 System Asset Manager (Western Australia)
🏢 Department Of Defence
📍 Western Australia