The key duties of the position include Introduction Australia's acquisition of conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines is historic and transformational. The Optimal Pathway announced on 14 March 2023, will deliver Australia a world-class capability that will see our nation become one of only seven countries that operate nuclear-powered submarines. This game changing capability will enhance Australia's capacity to deter conflict and support security, peace and economic prosperity in the Indo-Pacific. This significant undertaking presents an exciting opportunity for dedicated, committed and aspirational leaders to lead, develop and shape the Australian Nuclear Submarine Program. Your Role As Branch Head, SSN AUKUS Support, you will provide strategic leadership to ensure the Nuclear-Powered Submarine Program meets Australia's sovereign requirements and is fully prepared to support SSN-AUKUS throughout its capability lifecycle. In this pivotal role, you will drive collaboration with trilateral partners and industry to enable seamless information transfer, remove acquisition barriers through effective stakeholder engagement, and deliver forward-looking planning and requirements that underpin capability delivery. Your leadership will be critical in shaping outcomes that strengthen Australia's Defence posture and deliver on Government priorities