CareerPlan

Senior Executive Service Band 1 Branch Head – Virginia Support

Pialligo, Australian Capital TerritoryFull-time2026-10-12 → 2026-10-22
Security clearance required

Core

Lead Australia's sovereign Virginia-class submarine support capabilities, overseeing infrastructure, workforce development, and maintenance systems to ensure operational excellence and national security.

Role type

Senior Executive Service Band 1 Branch Head (Defense Infrastructure)

Builds

Sovereign support system for Virginia-class submarines

Domain

Defense / National Security / Submarine Sustainment

Required skills

Strategic leadership, operations management, stakeholder engagement, security compliance, team leadership, technical planning

Preferred skills

Defense sector experience, infrastructure management, international partnership engagement

Technologies

Security clearance protocols, maintenance systems, infrastructure management tools

Responsibilities

Lead design and implementation of sovereign submarine support capabilities; Oversee infrastructure and workforce development; Engage with Defence and industry partners; Provide guidance on operational safety and security standards; Drive enterprise-wide security and sustainability initiatives; Maintain NV1 Security Clearance