The key duties of the position include 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. As a Director in Information Control Branch you will provide leadership and management of a Section delivering key services to the Nuclear Powered Submarine Program in one of three areas: Director ASA Compartment Control Authority: Lead the delivery of Australia's nuclear compartment functions for the Australian Nuclear Powered Submarine Enterprise, including managing our relationship with AUKUS partners and maintaining the national Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information Policy. Facilitate and drive improvements in information sharing mechanisms across the AUKUS Pillar 1 Program.Director Information Governance: Lead the delivery of information policy and records management services for the ASA and Nuclear Powered Submarine Enterprise, including ensuring we meet our reporting requirements and legislative obligations under the National Archives Act 1983, Senate Order 12, and relevant Portfolio policies. Create and deliver the ASA Information Governance Strategy to drive the growth of records management literacy across the Agency and embed a culture of compliance with information policies. Director Collaboration Systems: Lead the delivery, expansion, and sustainment of the ASA Collaboration Environment (ACE), including negotiating and establishing connectivity with national and international government and industry partners. Manage the relevant industry support contracts and work with national security authorities on ensuring and improving the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the ACE platform. About our Team 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.Information Control Branch delivers the ASA's nuclear information systems, cyber security, cyberworthiness, compartment management, and information governance functions. We pride ourselves on our inclusiveness, diversity of background and thought, positive attitude, and commitment to delivery. Our Ideal Candidate We 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. EL 2s within Information Control Branch are expected to: Provide strategic, evidence-based advice to the Senior Leadership. Deliver on-time outcomes against Program milestones. Intervene early and constructively to address risk. Anticipate future challenges and identify long-term impacts. Deliver clear and unambiguous direction that translates Agency strategy into measurable outcomes. Exercise sound judgement under pressure, take personal ownership for decisions, and actively work to resolve conflicts appropriately. Represent the ASA in national and international forums. Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. As our ideal candidate you will have: A background in the Defence Portfolio or Defence Industry with specific experience relevant to at least one of the three roles we are seeking to fill. Experience leading small teams in high pressure environments with a balanced focus on both delivering results and supporting your people. An ability to deliver strategic plans and policy development relevant to your preferred role, with a focus on innovation and growth. Strong customer and stakeholder engagement skills with proven experience working collaboratively with international partners and industry providers. Experience engaging with risk in a complex environment and managing resources across conflicting priorities. A proven ability to lead and support teams spread across multiple interstate locations.
