Project Director Infrastructure

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.

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 (NPS Program) will transform Australia's economic and national security landscape for decades to come. The EL 2 Project Director Infrastructure will work with considerable independence is accountable to perform and achieve very complex development and delivery activities and tasks for facilities and infrastructure project work within an integrated workforce. The incumbent of this role will be required to have extensive knowledge of and compliance with legislative frameworks, government decision-making and the Australian Submarine Agency's (ASA) mission and policies requirements.

The EL 2 Project Director Infrastructure will be responsible for:

• Influencing and developing strategies, policies, priorities and operational practices in support of ASA objectives based on high-level decision-making and judgement.
• Providing strategic advice to Senior Leadership group (SLG) and ASA stakeholders; as well as leading and assuming accountability for very complex work or work programs that have strategic, political or operational significance.
• Leading a team and providing strategic direction to the branch, which can include developing business plans, strategies, priorities and monitoring workflow and performance.
• Evaluating and endorsing infrastructure projects to understand critical factors for success and lead activities to achieve continuous improvement.
• Analysing ASA, Defence and government policy and objectives; and providing strategic advice in relation to infrastructure projects.

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. You will be leading a team to cohere requirements across stakeholders, including across Government, industry and our international partners. As a small team of delivery experts, the team works collaboratively across the ASA to form integrated project teams.

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. Our ideal candidate will demonstrate effective leadership and people skills as well as superior written and verbal communication. We are seeking candidates with sound judgement with an open and innovative approach to problem solving. Candidates must be able to demonstrate stakeholder relationship skills, as this is fundamental to the success of the Agency.

Our Ideal Candidate will demonstrate the following skills and attributes:

• The ability to lead and develop a high performing team.
• A strong commitment to Australia's national interest.
• Adaptability, resilience and flexibility in the face of changing and competing priorities.
• Strong commitment to teamwork and collaboration.
• Outstanding time management and organisational skills, while remaining resilient and adaptable to changing plans and priorities.
• Strong analytical and research skills, and an ability to interpret and apply legislation in defining business requirements.
• Experience in project management and an understanding of project management processes and methodologies is essential.
• Sound judgement with an innovative approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent written, interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop, maintain and strengthen strategic relationships, engage and liaise across a broad range of stakeholders including government representatives, officials, other diplomatic missions, academics and industry/private sector representatives to support the work of the Australian Submarine Agency.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 2 November 2025

For further information please review the job information pack, reference ASA/08117/25 on