Chandler Macleod is recruiting on behalfof 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 an experiencedEL2 Director Infrastructure Operationsto join theAustralian 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
Working within theAustralian Submarine Agencyenvironment, theEL2 Director Infrastructure Operationswill lead a critical function within the Infrastructure Planning, Performance and Integration (IPPI) team, supporting the delivery of a complex, nationally significant infrastructure portfolio.
The acquisition of conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines is an historic and transformative endeavour for Australia.
This whole-of-nation effort will transform Australia's economic and national security landscape for decades to come.
The ASA's 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
Deliver Australia's sovereign build and sustainment of SSN-AUKUS submarines
In this role, you will use commercial, workforce, financial and business operations levers to improve organisational performance, strengthen delivery confidence and enable informed executive decision‐making.




This position is eligible for an additional remuneration benefit known within ASA as a Building Capability Payment (BCP), applied in addition to base salary for critical capability disciplines.
About the Team
The Infrastructure Planning and Coordination (IP&C;) Division coordinates the infrastructure that enables Australia's nuclear-powered submarine capability.
The work spans major programs and sites across Western Australia and South Australia, bringing together government, industry and international partners to deliver nationally significant outcomes.
You'll join a cooperative, high-performing environment where you can shape strategy, influence delivery outcomes and contribute to one of Australia's most complex infrastructure portfolios.
Key Responsibilities
You will be responsible for leading and enabling infrastructure operations outcomes, including:
Leading and growing high-performing teams, building capability and fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration
Driving continuous improvement across reporting, governance, information management and organisational performance
Providing strategic leadership and sound judgement to solve complex problems and balance competing priorities
Strengthening delivery confidence through robust performance oversight,



insights and operational levers
Applying strong commercial, financial and business management acumen to translate data into decisions and action
Influencing outcomes across diverse stakeholder groups where success relies on collaboration rather than direct authority
Identifying and managing enterprise risks, opportunities and dependencies to improve delivery outcomes
Operating effectively in ambiguity, providing clear advice and direction in evolving environments
Preparing and delivering high-quality advice and communication to senior executives, government stakeholders and delivery partners
About You
Proven leadership experience in complex operational, portfolio, program or infrastructure environments
Strong commercial, financial and business management capability
Experience improving organisational performance through governance, reporting and insight-led decision-making
Demonstrated ability to influence outcomes across multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
High-level written and verbal communication skills, with experience advising senior leaders
Security Requirement
Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain aNegative Vetting Level 2 (NV2)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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📌 Director Infrastructure Operations (Canberra)
🏢 Chandler Macleod Group
📍 Canberra