Director, Infrastructure Operations & Commercial Strategy

Australian Submarine Agency - AU Government; Canberra; On-site; AUD 144,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Building Capability Payment (BCP)

Job summary

Australian Submarine Agency - AU Government in Canberra seeks a Director Infrastructure Operations to lead the Infrastructure Planning, Performance and Integration (IPPI) team’s delivery of critical, nationwide infrastructure for Australia’s AUKUS program. You will drive performance using commercial, workforce, financial and governance levers to enable informed executive decision-making.

The role is eligible for an additional Building Capability Payment (BCP) alongside the base salary,

Qualifications

• Experience leading large, cross‑disciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to translate strategy into delivery.
• Strong commercial and financial management skills.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and provide clear advice.
• Experience with infrastructure program delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Infrastructure Operations function within IPPI.
• Drive performance using financial, workforce and business levers.
• Provide advice to senior executives and government stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain delivery confidence across complex projects.
• Foster a culture of accountability and collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Governance & reporting

Financial acumen

Communication

Influence without authority

Risk management

Job description

Australian Submarine Agency - AU Government in Canberra seeks a Director Infrastructure Operations to lead the Infrastructure Planning, Performance and Integration (IPPI) team’s delivery of critical, nationwide infrastructure for Australia’s AUKUS program. You will drive performance using commercial, workforce, financial and governance levers to enable informed executive decision-making.

The role is eligible for an additional Building Capability Payment (BCP) alongside the base salary,