The key duties of the position include:

The Role

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.

The Australian Submarine Agency’s (ASA) Infrastructure Planning and Coordination (IP&C;) Division is responsible for planning and coordinating the delivery of physical infrastructure that will enable AUKUS partners to have a rotational presence at HMAS Stirling, support Australia’s acquisition and sustainment of Virginia Class submarines, and deliver Australia’s sovereign build and sustainment of SSN-AUKUS submarines.

As the Director Infrastructure Operations, you will lead a critical function within the Infrastructure Planning, Performance and Integration (IPPI) team, supporting the delivery of a complex, nationally significant infrastructure portfolio. You will use commercial, workforce, financial and business operations levers to improve organisational performance, strengthen delivery confidence and enable informed executive decision-making.

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.

About our Team

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.

The Infrastructure Planning and Coordination (IP&C;) Division is responsible for coordinating the infrastructure that enables Australia's nuclear-powered submarine capability.



Our work spans major programs and sites across Western Australia and South Australia, bringing together government, industry and international partners to deliver nationally significant outcomes.

Joining IP&C; means working in a team-oriented and high-performing environment where you can shape strategy, influence delivery outcomes and contribute to one of Australia's most complex infrastructure portfolios.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are a dynamic organization seeking employees who are agile, innovative and energised by high-paced work. We are seeking an accomplished pro-active leader with experience operating at the intersection of business operations, commercial management and portfolio delivery.

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

- Experience leading and growing teams while building capability, improving performance and fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration.
- Strategic thinking and sound judgement, with the ability to solve complex problems and balance competing organisational priorities.
- Ability to drive continuous improvement in reporting, information management, governance and organisational performance
- Experience working within large-scale project, infrastructure, program or portfolio environments.
- Strong commercial, financial and business management acumen, with the ability to translate data and insight into decisions and action.
- A demonstrated ability to influence outcomes across diverse stakeholder groups, particularly where success depends on relationships, collaboration and strategic influence rather than direct authority.
- Experience identifying and managing enterprise risks, opportunities and dependencies to improve delivery outcomes.




- The ability to operate confidently in ambiguity, providing clear advice and direction in complex and evolving environments.
- Exceptional communication skills and experience providing advice to senior executives, government stakeholders and delivery partners.

Eligibility

Security Clearance:

Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Negative Vetting Level 2”.

Getting to know the Australian Submarine Agency

The Australian Submarine Agency was established on 1 July 2023 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 interesting, 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.

📌 Director Infrastructure Operations (Canberra)
🏢 Australian Submarine Agency
📍 Canberra