#1082 Branch Head, Virginia Support, SES Band 1, 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 AEDT Wednesday 21 October 2026.

The Virginia Support Branch Head is an SES Band 1 position providing strategic leadership for the development, integration and delivery of Australia’s sovereign Virginia-class Submarine (VCS) Support system. The role is accountable for ensuring that Australia’s future sovereign support system capability is underpinned by fit-for-purpose infrastructure, a skilled and ready workforce, and a mature maintenance system that supports the long-term operation of Nuclear-Powered Submarines.

Reporting to the Head Virginia Division (HVD), you will lead the design and implementation of Australia’s sovereign VCS support system capability and provide enterprise leadership across sustainment, maintenance planning and execution, integrated logistics support, waterfront operations, industrial capability development and sustainment transition activities. The role will work closely with Defence, Navy, ASC, aligned defence industry, Australian Government agencies and AUKUS partners to ensure Australia develops an enduring and sovereign support system capability capable of ultimately transitioning to Australian-led sustainment operations.

As the senior support leader within Virginia Division, you will ensure the sustainment enterprise delivers against operational readiness requirements while supporting safe, secure and effective stewardship of Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine capability.