Technical Fellow – Material Assessment and Protection$161,955 - $182,258 (EL 2 - S&T 7) - + SuperThe 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.This role will oversee the technical program for material assessment and protection. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership and management in developing and maintaining capability within Australia to analyse, assess, and protect the materials used in submarines. They will also support submarine maintenance and manufacture by generating relevant objective quality evidence to inform decision making. This will require initiation and management of collaborative partnerships and liaisons with Australian and international stakeholders.Your role will be to define and develop ASA’s materials, corrosion, and coatings capability for conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines. Additionally, you will be required to lead and enable ongoing programs in these fields within the Australian submarine enterprise. The duties of this role include, but are not limited to:Develop and execute a plan for growing workforce and technical capability in the fields of materials, corrosion, and coatings for Australian submarines.Oversee the development of technical capability within Australia for analysing, assessing, and protecting submarine materials (steel in particular).Support the qualification of steel and weld-metal for Australian submarines.Generate and provide relevant objective quality evidence to inform decision making and support design, maintenance, sustainment, and construction of Australian submarines.Liaise with US and UK counterparts to develop Australian capability in preparation for the submarine rotational force and the acquisition of SSNs.Plan and manage a range of human and physical resources required to carry out complex programs in submarine materials, corrosion, and coatings.Initiate, develop, and maintain collaborative programs with Defence, Australian universities, industry, and international partners.Your role may range from being very specialist in nature to quite broad. You may also have the opportunity to work across streams. To excel in the role, you may be required to:Research and synthesise complex information.Develop, investigate, test, and interpret technical requirements.Provide technical advice, knowledge, and recommendations.Develop and lead teams of engineers in the relevant fields.Engage with Defence, AUKUS, and industry partners to understand and develop requirements.Prepare briefs, minutes, proposals, and presentations.Coordinate, share, and effectively engage with highly skilled teams across the enterprise.About our TeamThe Technical Division of ASA is responsible for providing design control, independent technical advice, assurance, and authority that will support the development and future operation of the nuclear-powered submarine fleet.We operate in a flat structure, with a strong focus on our people, technical development, and integrity. We are underpinned by an inclusive culture that respects, values, and utilises the contributions of people of different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We are collegiate and collaborative, requiring a high level of integration and consistency to achieve our outcomes for ASA.As a member of the Submarine Systems Branch, you will continue to grow your subject matter expertise, be accountable for exercising any assigned technical program delegations, and providing objective quality science and technology evidence.This is an exciting and once-in-a-generation opportunity to apply your Science and Technology skills to inform and develop a project of major national and international significance and have a direct impact in ensuring our nation’s ongoing security.Our Ideal CandidateWe are a dynamic organization 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.The Technical Fellow – Material Assessment and Protection will have extensive knowledge and experience relating to submarine materials, as well as their degradation and protection. They will provide a strategic level of specialist, professional, and technical expertise relating to their area and support submarine structural and watertight integrity by enabling experimental research and the development of computational models.They will initiate, establish, and maintain interpersonal relationships with a network of stakeholders internally and externally, and have the ability to recognise shared agendas and work toward mutually beneficial outcomes. We are seeking talented people who can work collaboratively and have a passion for applying their technical skills and knowledge to manage and support the development and implementation of capability for submarine systems. Our ideal candidate will bring the following attributes and skills to the role:Bachelor degree related to engineering and/or materials science.Experience in workforce planning and building a team to deliver technical outcomes and meet deadlines.Demonstrated professional experience working in the fields of submarine materials (steel in particular), corrosion, and coatings.Demonstrated professional experience in both experimental research and development of modelling capability.Experience related to manufacturing processes for steel structures (e.g., welding, cold-rolling).Demonstrated professional experience in the management of resources, including staff supervision, team leadership, budgeting, and infrastructure, in the delivery of complex technical projects.Demonstrated experience in international engagements to develop capability and provide solutions, especially within the Defence area and Government-to-Government agreements.Proven ability in supervision and mentorship of staff, including career guidance.Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate complex technical content and impact with Defence and other stakeholders.Application Closing Date: Sunday 16 February 2025For further information please review the job information pack, reference ASA/00389/25 on Defence Careers.
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