#1058 Chief Operating Officer, SES Band 2, Australian Submarine Agency

Applications for this role, must be submitted directly through the ASA’s online recruitment system: Australian Submarine Agency, Careers Page

A copy of the candidate pack can also be downloaded directly from the recruitment system, the close date is: 11.30pm AEST Wednesday 27 May 2026.

The Australian Submarine Agency (ASA) is seeking an experienced and highly regarded senior executive to lead its corporate operations as Chief Operating Officer (COO).
This is a pivotal SES Band 2 role responsible for ensuring the Agency operates with integrity, financial discipline, workforce capability and strong governance to support national priorities.
Reporting to the Director‑General, the COO is a trusted partner to the Executive, providing strategic leadership across corporate governance, finance, people, legal and operational services. The role operates in a complex, high‑risk environment requiring sound judgement, discretion and strong executive capability.
The COO oversees the Agency’s enabling functions to ensure ASA is positioned to deliver its mission effectively and sustainably.