Executive Governance & Trilateral Secretariat Lead

Australian Submarine Agency - AU Government; Canberra; On-site; AUD 124,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 15.4% Superannuation

Job summary

Australian Submarine Agency - AU Government in Canberra is seeking an Assistant Director Governance and Trilateral Secretariat to lead strategic coordination of trilateral governance meetings and to translate program information for diverse audiences. You will draft briefs and documents for senior leadership and provide expert secretariat services across the AUKUS Pillar I endeavour.

The role requires agile, collaborative leaders who can manage small teams, engage stakeholders, and adapt to

Qualifications

• Experience drafting briefs and providing secretariat or administration support for executive committees.
• Exceptional written communication, translating complex program information for diverse audiences.
• Attention to detail, sound judgment, and professional demeanour.
• Strong leadership with ability to develop and manage small teams.
• Strategic thinking with ability to develop plans and processes for high-tempo delivery.
• Proven stakeholder management with strong verbal and written communication.
• Flexible to occasional extended hours and international time zones.

Responsibilities

• Draft briefs, support secretariat duties, and manage executive-level committees.
• Coordinate trilateral governance meetings across Australia, UK, and US.
• Translate program and policy information for senior leadership.
• Prepare meeting papers and briefing materials for senior decision-makers.
• Provide expert secretariat services to enable timely governance outcomes.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Brief drafting & secretariat

Executive-level committees admin

Strategic thinking & planning

Stakeholder management

Leadership & team management

Job description

Australian Submarine Agency - AU Government in Canberra is seeking an Assistant Director Governance and Trilateral Secretariat to lead strategic coordination of trilateral governance meetings and to translate program information for diverse audiences. You will draft briefs and documents for senior leadership and provide expert secretariat services across the AUKUS Pillar I endeavour.

The role requires agile, collaborative leaders who can manage small teams, engage stakeholders, and adapt to