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.

Join one of Australia's most significant national endeavours and help shape the future of the nation's conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarine program. As an EL1 Assistant Director in the Stewardship Policy Branch, you will have a unique opportunity to provide advice and develop policies that support the protected, secure and responsible stewardship of Australia's nuclear-powered submarine enterprise.

Key responsibilities include

- Driving development of policy, strategy, project plans and technical advice, including for Ministers and Parliament, to support Australia's nuclear stewardship objectives.
- Providing evidence-based advice to senior management on complex and emerging strategic, policy, technical and program issues relating to defueling, dismantling, transport and disposal pathways.
- Briefing senior leadership on research and analysis of domestic and international approaches to nuclear stewardship, radioactive waste management, regulation and end-of-life planning.
- Driving design and implementation of the Stewardship Policy Framework, end-of-life project controls within the NPS program architecture, and approaches for managing spent nuclear fuel and radioactive waste.

About our Team The Stewardship Policy Branch encompasses three directorates supporting Head Stewardship Division and the ASA mission.





The Policy and Engagement Directorate leads the development of the Stewardship Policy Framework and provides policy advice to support public engagement, stakeholder relationships, and decision making on radioactive waste management.

The Strategy and Program Directorate is responsible for developing the end-of-life project controls within the NPS Program architecture, including requirements, risks and assumptions, schedule, strategic planning, and program integration to support the long-term stewardship of Australia's nuclear-powered submarine enterprise.

The Technical Directorate leverages scientific and engineering expertise from across the organisation, domestic stakeholders and trilateral partners to support policy development and strategic decision-making on radioactive waste management, defueling, dismantling and disposal pathways for Australia's nuclear-powered submarine program.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are seeking high-performing leaders who are motivated by complex challenges and inspired by the opportunity to make a lasting national impact.

You are a strategic thinker with strong judgement and the ability to lead through complexity and uncertainty. Whether your background is in policy, project delivery, science, engineering or a related discipline, you can translate complex issues into clear advice, build productive partnerships, and deliver practical outcomes.

You thrive in collaborative environments, influence stakeholders effectively, and bring the initiative, adaptability and leadership needed to deliver outcomes in a rapidly evolving context. Most importantly, you are excited by the opportunity to help shape Australia's long-term approach to nuclear stewardship and contribute to a program that will define the nation's future capability.

Security Clearance

Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at “Negative Vetting Level 1”.

📌 Assistant Director - Stewardship Policy (Canberra)
🏢 Australian Submarine Agency
📍 Canberra