State Managers

167,660 - $199,525 (EL 2.1) - up to 15.4% Super

The 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 State Managers are responsible for managing and coordinating the ASA activities in SA & WA, focused on strategic engagement with key state and local stakeholders to support the NPS program. This role will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including leadership across the ASA, SA & WA State Governments, local councils, and industry.

This role provides coordination and governance functions across the ASA to drive successful delivery through managing resources, timelines, and stakeholder expectations, while ensuring alignment with ASA, Defence, and AUKUS Pillar I objectives and compliance with domestic and international obligations.

About our Team

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.

This division has responsibility for working with whole-of-government stakeholders to support the development of world-first, nuclear non-proliferation arrangements for Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine program. As part of this, our team is responsible for developing policy advice on safeguards and non-proliferation issues and supports the implementation of a safeguards approach.

Our work is fast-paced and covers a broad range of subject matters. The work combines strategic, policy, legal, and technical issues. A background in international policy, international relations, law, engineering, technical or nuclear issues, and / or project delivery experience would be beneficial. Conceptual thinking to solve strategic and technical problems is required. International travel may also be required.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are a dynamic organisation seeking employees who are agile, innovative, and energised by fast-paced work. We are seeking highly motivated and collaboratively 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 :

• Have extensive experience in leading and coordinating stakeholder engagement activities and programs across Commonwealth, State, and local Government and Industry.
• Must be able to promote a culture of collaboration and agility.
• Lead with influence and be able to effectively manage complex internal and external stakeholder relationships to achieve positive engagement outcomes for ASA, Defence, and the Australian Government.
• Have the ability to demonstrate the capability to provide timely and accurate advice to senior leaders and government on complex matters and advice.
• Experience working across Defence and industry is highly desirable.

The successful candidate will be self-aware and positive in considering and respecting a diversity of ideas and perspectives of others. They will be a team builder and collaborative leader who has a nuclear mindset, exemplifies APS Values, and engenders a culture of innovation and agility. They will have outstanding judgement, strategic awareness, social license acumen, and commitment to building the capability of others.

Application Closing Date : Sunday 4 May 2025

For further information please review the job information pack, reference ASA / 03288 / 25 .

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