Policy & Program Officers - (Multiple Roles)

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 an APS 5 Officer, you will support key education and policy functions by managing administrative processes, assisting with STEM program coordination, and preparing well-structured draft briefs and correspondence. You will maintain accurate records, conduct targeted research, and help ensure compliance across sovereign courses and policy frameworks.

You will engage with education partners and internal stakeholders on routine matters, support audit and assurance activities, and contribute to updates to course information, career pathway materials and policy documents. Your ability to organise workflow and apply established procedures will ensure consistent, reliable program support.

Through your attention to detail, stakeholder engagement and contribution to team outcomes, you will help strengthen the Directorate’s role in developing a resilient, high-quality technical workforce.

APS 5 – Naval Nuclear Propulsion Training Programs & Delivery Role

As an APS 5 Officer, you will support the delivery of international and domestic training programs through coordination, administration and learner support activities. You will maintain data accuracy across learning systems, prepare and distribute routine correspondence and status reports, and contribute to the development of well-structured draft briefs.

You will engage with training providers, universities and internal stakeholders on operational matters, ensure learners receive timely information and respond to enquiries within service standards. You will organise your own workflow, follow procedures and solve practical problems to support and maintain training efficiency.

You will contribute to record keeping, curriculum updates and continuous improvement activities to help sustain the Directorate’s delivery of high-quality technical training pathways.

About our Team

Technical Enterprise Branch is the engine room behind ASA’s development of our technical workforce. Our mission is to shape, grow and sustain the specialised technical skills that will power Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine program for generations.

Working shoulder to shoulder with partners across ASA, Australian Government and internationally, we are helping to build a world‑class technical workforce of curious, capable and committed professionals. We create pathways for people to develop, thrive and contribute to one of the nation’s most significant and inspiring endeavours, ensuring our program is delivered safely, securely and with enduring impact.

As part of our team, you will contribute to meaningful outcomes, build your professional capability and play a key role in supporting the delivery of essential infrastructure for the wider organisation.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are a dynamic organisation seeking employees who are agile, innovative and energised by high‑paced work. Our ideal candidates will bring the following attributes and skills to the role:

Our ideal candidate is an experienced policy professional with a sound understanding of education policy and enabling programs of work, capability development, and national workforce needs. They bring strategic insight, strong leadership, and the ability to operate effectively in a complex, multi‑stakeholder environment. Proactive and well organized, they are able to contribute to policy development, manage competing priorities and deliver quality outcomes under general direction.

They apply sound judgement, demonstrate integrity, and contribute to the preparation of high quality draft policy advice by analysing evidence, research and stakeholder input. They work effectively with a range of stakeholders across government, education sectors, research organisations, and industry, supporting collaborative approaches to education and training capability growth. The ideal candidate fosters collaboration, supports initiatives that drive long‑term outcomes, and supports a positive high‑performance and inclusive team culture.

Key skills to perform within this role include:

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to analyse education, training, and workforce trends, assess capability needs, and contribute to the development of long‑term policy direction, frameworks, and strategy.
• Achieving Results: Experience supporting complex policy or program work, coordinating multiple inputs, and delivering high‑quality outcomes under general direction.
• Relationship Management: Proven ability to work effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders, contributing to productive working relationships across government, industry, and community sectors.
• Communication & Influence: Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to synthesise complex information into clear, evidence‑based advice for decision‑makers.
• Judgement & Professionalism: Consistent demonstration of sound judgement, integrity, and accountability when navigating sensitive, strategic, or ambiguous policy issues and escalating risks and issues when appropriate.
• Leadership: Experience working within teams, supporting work priorities, and contributing to capability development and collaboration within policy or strategic environments.
• Innovation & Improvement: Commitment to continuous improvement, with experience contributing to the development or implementation of initiatives that enhance policy effectiveness, partnerships, or national STEM capability.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 24 May 2026

For further information please review the job information pack, reference ASA/02502/26 on.

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