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:
Robust 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 environment
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
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We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse individuals, people living with a disability, and the LGBTIQA+ community.
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