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Your Role
The Head Technical is responsible for leading the engineering and technology workforce that sets and enforces the technical requirements and standards for the acquisition, construction, operation, maintenance and decommissioning of Australia's nuclear-powered submarines and their supporting systems and infrastructure.
This is a core role within the ASA that requires you to build a team of highly qualified and experienced people including public service officers and contractors to manage and advise on the full range of technologies employed within the nuclear-powered submarines including nuclear, mechanical, electrical, naval architectural, electronics, explosive ordnance, materials and information systems. The position will be delegated critical technical decisions that ensure the safe and effective operation of the submarines in service.
As a member of the senior leadership group, you must be able to promote a culture of innovation, collaboration and agility. You must also be able to effectively manage complex legislative and commercial frameworks to achieve capability outcomes for Defence and the Australian Government.
The ideal candidate will be a collaborative leader, that exemplifies the nuclear mindset values and behaviours, and engenders a culture of innovation and agility. They will be self-aware, positive in considering and respecting a diversity of ideas and perspectives of others. They will demonstrate the capability to provide timely and accurate advice to senior leaders and Government on complex matters. They will have outstanding judgement, strategic awareness, and parliamentary and media acumen.
RecruitAbility
RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme; declare you have a disability; and meet the minimum requirements for the job.
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.
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