The key duties of the position include:The Role
About the ANNPSR Graduate Program
Join a structured two-year program across four rotations that accelerates your growth through real work on nationally significant nuclear safety challenges, broad experiences across a unique regulatory environment, and dedicated support to help you succeed.
You will benefit from:
Rotations across specialised teams to build breadth of experience and capability
An opportunity to participate in an external rotation to other Nuclear related Government agencies, Industry partners or areas within Defence
Contributing to the nuclear-powered submarine enterprise under the AUKUS program
Working at the forefront of a long-term, multi-decade national initiative
Playing a role in shaping Australia's nuclear regulatory future.
Your experience at ANNPSR will vary across rotations, from collaborating with world leading nuclear and regulatory experts to supporting safety and compliance activities, engaging with national and international stakeholders, and applying your skills to complex challenges critical to Australia's nuclear-powered submarine program.
Your enthusiasm and initiative will enable you to contribute to a team where you will be supported by professionals and technical experts so you can continue to develop.
What success looks like
By the end of the ANNPSR program, you will have:
Built a strong foundation in nuclear knowledge and regulation
Developed the ability to apply technical expertise
Gained experience working collaboratively with engineers and regulatory specialists
Demonstrated sound judgement, professionalism, and attention to detail in a highly regulated environment
Developed confidence in engaging with stakeholders and communicating information clearly
Strengthened your capability to work independently while contributing to team outcomes
Positioned yourself for an ongoing role within ANNPSR
If you want to join an exciting, unique and once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to participate in a program of national and international significance, apply now for the ANNPSR Graduate Program!




About Your Home Team
The Regulations and Licensing Branch is comprised of a diverse range of technical and operational backgrounds working together to promote nuclear safety and compliance of the AUKUS program.
As part of the team, you will be working at the cutting edge of regulating the Australian Naval Nuclear Power capability, supported by professionalisation pathways so you can continue to develop, along with unique and varied career opportunities that supports your professional interests.
Our Ideal Candidate
ANNPSR are looking for graduates who have recently completed or are in their final year of a Bachelor's degree under the following disciplines -
Physics / Nuclear Physics or
Engineering (Nuclear, Electrical, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Systems, Chemical, Environmental)
Your enthusiasm and initiative will enable you to contribute to a team where you will be supported by professionals and technical experts so you can continue to develop.
As an ANNPSR Graduate, you will be required to demonstrate a range of skills, however the specific competencies below are considered critical to success within the ANNPSR team:
Working with people.
Understanding others, adapting to others, rewarding others, listening, consulting, supporting, caring.
Applying expertise and technology.
Applying, developing and sharing specialist and detailed technical expertise, understanding other organisational disciplines.
Learning and researching.
Learning rapidly, gathering information, understanding rapidly, managing knowledge, ensuring organisational learning approach.
Following instructions and procedures.
Following procedures and instructions, time keeping, showing commitment,



keeping to safety and legal guidelines.
EligibilitySecurity Clearance:
Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at "Negative Vetting Level 1".
Mandatory Qualifications:
Have recently completed or are in their final year of a Bachelor's degree under the following disciplines –
Physics / Nuclear Physics or
Engineering (Nuclear, Electrical, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Systems, Chemical, Environmental)
Getting to know the Australian Submarine AgencyThe Australian Submarine Agency was established on 1 July **** 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 engaging, 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.

📌 Annpsr Graduate Program (Canberra)
🏢 Australian Submarine Agency
📍 Canberra