Job Description

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.

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The Australian Submarine Agency (ASA) technical authorities provide for the design, development, maintenance and operation of the nuclear-powered submarine fleet.

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As an EL 1 Signature Program Lead, you will contribute to the leadership of technical governance of submarine stealth and signature management.

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- Contributing to the ongoing review of Signature concepts
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- Providing Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) judgement and delivering Technical Authority recommendations on design requirements and Signature defects
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- Assisting in the management of specifications and resources in support of ASA objectives
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- Engaging and liaising with stakeholders to identify, anticipate and respond to dynamic program needs
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- Contributing to the strategic planning, program and project management development
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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.

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The Platform Systems Branch of the Australian Submarine Agency Engineering and Technical Division works to assure and evolve the non-nuclear platform system engineering capabilities that will underpin the safe, stealthy, effective and enduring sovereign operation of Australia’s nuclear powered submarines.

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Our branch is responsible for the technical governance,



safety certification and OQE development for Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine capability through managing a wide spectrum of specialist technical functions, including naval architecture, transverse systems integration, and stealth management.

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We are a dynamic organization 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.

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Our ideal candidates will bring the following attributes and skills to the role:

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- Lead the application of technical control governance within Australia to ensure measurement and control of appropriate signature types is maintained and updated.
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- Assist in the delivery of strategic level of specialist technical and professional advice in support of planning, program and project management
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- Support strategic relationships with a broad range of stakeholders
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- Communicates with clarity, authority, and impact across all levels
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- Foster professional development, and maintain high standards of performance and collaboration to lead and develop our high performing team with a consistent and solid commitment to teamwork and collaboration
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- Exercises sound professional judgement, initiative, and strategic insight to interpret requirements and deliver agency outcomes
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- Demonstrates a strong commitment to ongoing learning, capability development, and professional excellence
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- Operates with a degree of autonomy and accepts accountability in achieving outcomes
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- Strong commitment to understand and uphold the ASA’s vision, mission, and business objectives
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- Experience within Defence or maritime environments is preferred, but not essential
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Application Closing Date: Sunday 25 October 2026

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For further information please review the job information pack, reference ASA/05720/26 on ?jati=9A1FB546-31E5-F764-9AC3-ED610CB3EA38

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📌 Signature Program Lead (Adelaide)
🏢 Australian Submarine Agency
📍 Adelaide