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The RoleThe acquisition of conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines is a 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 Sovereign Submarine Program Delivery (SSPD) Branch of the Australian Submarine Agency (ASA) seeks an experienced, motivated, EL 1 Contract Quality Assurance Manager to join our Adelaide team responsible for delivering Australia's SSN-AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines. This role is accountable for establishment, management, continuous improvement and reporting on the systems and activities that assure contractor efforts to build and deliver the SSN-AUKUS submarines.
The Contract Quality Assurance Manager will exercise a significant degree of independence and perform an important leadership role. They will be responsible for influencing and developing strategies, policies, priorities and practices in support of ASA objectives such as build quality and ensuring contract compliance. This role provides strategic advice to senior management and stakeholders and leads sensitive projects with strategic, political and operational significance.
In this role you will establish and maintain strong relationships with a network of stakeholders internally and externally and will have the ability to recognise shared agendas and work toward mutually beneficial outcomes.
About our TeamWithin the ASA, SSPD is accountable for delivering Australia's SSN-AUKUS class submarines from a new, purpose built submarine construction yard in Osborne, South Australia. This requires identification of the most appropriate program delivery model and construction methodology, defining infrastructure requirements, analysing and modelling existing Australian industry and workforce capability and capacity and undertaking cost estimation for acquiring and sustaining the future Nuclear-Powered Submarine fleet; in consultation with our AUKUS partners. SSPD consists of the following directorates: Business and Operations, Build, Test and Evaluation, Commercial Management, Engineering and Shipyard Infrastructure.
As part of the Build, Test and Evaluation Directorate, the Contract Quality Assurance Team assures the quality of the nuclear-powered submarine builder's methodology, supply chain, systems of work and procedures. The team provides assurance through risk based oversight of quality management, audit, construction observation and inspection and management of non-conformance.
Our Ideal CandidateWe are a dynamic organisation seeking employees who are agile, innovative and energised by high-paced work. We are seeking highly motivated and collaborative minded people who will have the opportunity to contribute to a once in a lifetime program.
Our ideal candidates will bring the following attributes and skills to the role:
Extensive knowledge of methodology, systems and procedures within the management and quality assurance function, and the ability to translate this into strategy.Proficiency as an ISO 19011 Qualified Auditor and Workplace Competency Assessor.Extensive experience working in Contract Quality Assurance of highly complex acquisition projects, preferably in ship or submarine building and extensive working within a quality controlled system e.g. an ISO 9001:2015 certified system.Experience in leading teams with the ability to implement and direct changing priorities.Well-developed interpersonal communication and time management skills.Experience in establishing new team processes and procedures to achieve outstanding results.The successful candidate will exemplify the Defence Values and Behaviours, generate a culture of innovation and agility and embody the nuclear mindset.
Security ClearanceApplicants must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at "Negative Vetting Level 1".
RecruitAbilityRecruitAbility 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. For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability Getting to know the Australian Submarine AgencyThe 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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