Chandler Macleod is recruiting on behalf of our client for an exceptional opportunity within a high-profile Federal Government agency supporting Australia’s most significant long-term capability program.

This is a unique chance for experienced Policy & Program Managers (APS5) to support strategic policy and program delivery within the Australian Submarine Agency (ASA), contributing to a nationally significant defence initiative that will shape Australia’s security, workforce, industrial capability and supply chains for decades to come.

About the Role Reporting within the Australian Submarine Agency environment, the Policy & Program Manager (APS5) will work within the Workforce, Industry and Supply Chain (WISC) Division, exercising initiative and judgement to deliver high-quality, evidence-based support to leadership and Government.

You will contribute to coordinated delivery across workforce, industry and supply chain priorities that underpin Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine enterprise. These roles are ideal for agile, motivated professionals who enjoy working in complex environments, translating priorities into practical delivery, and engaging with diverse stakeholders across Government and industry.

Key Responsibilities

- Support the development, coordination and implementation of complex policy, strategy, program, analysis and engagement activities that support Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine enterprise
- Contribute to high-quality advice and recommendations to support strategic decision-making by senior executives, Government and key stakeholders
- Assist with strategic assessments, performance analysis, industrial intelligence and/or policy development activities supporting workforce, industry and supply chain decision-making
- Prepare high-quality briefs, submissions, correspondence, analytical products and other advice on complex and often sensitive issues
- Apply sound governance, planning, risk management and reporting practices to support workstreams, projects and initiatives




- Engage with stakeholders across Government, Defence, industry, academia and international partners to support evidence-based outcomes
- Manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outputs within required timeframes
- Work in alignment with security requirements and relevant obligations

About You: You will demonstrate:
- Strong judgement, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complexity and ambiguity
- Experience contributing to policy and/or program delivery in a complex stakeholder environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including producing clear and concise documentation for senior audiences
- Ability to research, analyse and synthesise information from multiple sources to develop practical, evidence-based advice
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to build productive relationships across diverse groups
- The ability to work effectively under competing deadlines in a fast-paced setting
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) security clearance

Locations: Adelaide (SA), Majura (ACT), Rockingham (WA)

Security: Ability to obtain and maintain Negative Vetting 1 (NV1) security clearance Apply Now If you are an experienced Policy & Program Manager (APS5) seeking to contribute to a critical national program and support Australia’s future security, we encourage you to apply today.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse individuals, people living with a disability, and the LGBTIQA community. You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at:

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