System Asset Manager

The Role

As the Auxiliaries Systems Asset Manager, you will work in an integrated workforce within the Sustainment function of the Defence APS Asset Management Job Family and will be responsible for managing and coordinating development of sustainment strategies and plans, enabling delivery and reporting on the requirements and expectations of sustainment of submarine systems. This includes the delivery of required functional performance, supportability and obsolescence, reliability and maintenance requirements. 

You will be accountable under broad direction to undertake complex activities that ensure the sustainment of Defence assets, working within a framework of legislation, established principles, work practices and procedures in accordance with Defence mission and business objectives. 

You will work independently and with some authority and discretion to investigate information from other sources and explore innovative approaches to support the longer-term sustainment objectives, and will undertake objective, systematic analysis and draw accurate conclusions based on evidence, providing detailed technical, professional, and procedural advice in relation to complex sustainment activities.

About our Team

The Collins Submarine Program within Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment Group is responsible for the maintenance and programmed upgrade of Australia’s Collins Class submarines. The Program works in partnership with the Royal Australian Navy and Industry to deliver the strategic submarine capability to the nation.

Asset Management is the consolidated set of activities by an integrated team to ensure that the physical assets of Navy safely and effectively deliver their intended level of performance or, in practical terms, deliver submarines with the required utility at or above international benchmark levels of availability and efficiency.

You will have access to generous and attractive working conditions as an Australian Public Servant in Defence. Working for Defence will support you in balancing work life with family and other priorities. 

You can access a variety of flexible working arrangements, occasionally working from home and working hours that are not always nine to five. Information on Defence employees’ working conditions, including an attractive remuneration package that may respond to industry variations and a generous superannuation contribution (15.4%), can be sourced from the Defence Employment Agreement.

Our Ideal Candidate

As the ideal candidate, you will have extensive knowledge of mechanical systems, preferably in the submarine environment. You will have sound decision-making and judgement skills, excellent communication and stakeholder engagement including the ability to communicate with influence. 

You will be accountable to set work priorities, providing clear and consistent communication, manage workflow and resources, motivate team members and actively lead group activities whilst working in busy Defence environment. 

You will be required to identify, anticipate and respond to stakeholders’ needs and expectations to achieve Defence outcomes, and will contribute towards ongoing self-improvement and professional development. The successful candidate may be required to travel interstate or overseas.

Application Closing Date: Monday 22 April, 2024

For further information please review the job information pack, reference NSSG/02808/24 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=97C970F4-8229-CAD9-6263-DAA5350ABFA8.