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Nuclear safety and industry opportunity take centre-stage in Perth

ASA leaders attended the Submarine Institute of Australia’s conference to engage with the community on Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine enterprise.

Industry and workforce

There will be significant opportunities for Australian industry to be part of Australia’s conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarine program.

The Australian Government has selected ASC Pty Ltd (ASC) as Australia’s Sovereign Submarine Partner for the sustainment of conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines, commencing with the Australian Virginia class, and followed by our…

Engagement

The Australian Submarine Agency (ASA) is dedicated to establishing trusted relationships with Industry and will be leveraging key national and state events to inform Australian Industry of appropriate pathways to pursue program…

Industry Security Program

Defence industry, national security and business security are all intertwined. As cyber-attacks, espionage and foreign interference accelerate, Defence and defence industry must work together to address the risk of serious harm to our…

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What we offer

The Australian Submarine Agency (ASA) will help develop your skills and allow you to explore vast areas of interest. You will be encouraged to try new things while working across multidisciplinary teams, focusing on key areas to support…

Nuclear Graduate Program Pathways

We are a dynamic organisation seeking high performing graduates who are resilient, adaptable, innovative and are passionate about what they do. Our ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and eager to learn, with integrity and a genuine…

How to apply

The application process for the Australian Submarine Agency (ASA) Nuclear Graduate Program matches potential graduates with the best suited pathway role, as they begin their career in the ASA.

Eligibility requirements

In accordance with the Public Service Act 1999, all employees of the Australian Submarine Agency must be Australian citizens.

Application process

Application process for Australian Submarine Agency (ASA) Nuclear Graduate Program.

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The Australian Submarine Agency was established on 1 July 2023 to safely and securely acquire, construct, deliver, technically govern, sustain and dispose of Australia’s conventionally-armed nuclear-powered submarine capability for…

Submarine Tendered Maintenance Period

The Submarine Tendered Maintenance Period (STMP) at HMAS Stirling is a key milestone and a tangible demonstration of AUKUS partners’ commitment to delivering a conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarine capability for Australia.

Submarine Rotational Force – West Infrastructure Project

AUKUS agreement for cooperation on naval nuclear propulsion

Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States have together reached another significant AUKUS milestone, with the signing of an agreement to enable cooperation that is essential to Australia’s capacity to safely build, operate and…

Optimal Pathway

AUKUS partners have identified an Optimal Pathway to achieve the construction and delivery of SSN-AUKUS as an enduring nuclear-powered submarine capability for Australia.

Australia's nuclear-powered submarines

The United States intends to sell Australia 3 Virginia Class SSNs (nuclear-powered submarines) from as soon as the early 2030s, which was authorised by the US Congress in December 2023. Australia retains the option to seek approval for up…

Collins Class submarines

The Collins Class submarine remains one of the most capable conventional submarines in the world.

Submarine Rotational Force - West

From as early as 2027, AUKUS partners will have a rotational presence at HMAS Stirling of, one UK and up to 4 US, nuclear-powered submarines. This presence will be known as Submarine Rotational Force - West (SRF-West).

Submarine industry and workforce

Australia's acquisition of a nuclear-powered submarine (SSN) capability is one of the greatest industrial endeavours Australia has ever undertaken. It will deliver benefits across the country and begin to uplift Australia's industrial…

Construction in South Australia

Australia's SSN-AUKUS submarines will be built in Adelaide, South Australia. Enabling works began in 2023 at the future submarine construction yard in Osborne. The yard will be almost 3 times larger than the yard forecast for the Attack…

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Submarines in Western Australia

HMAS Stirling, in Western Australia, will continue to be the home of Australian submarines. Western Australia will be at the forefront of the Optimal Pathway for Australia's acquisition of a conventionally-armed nuclear-powered…

Nuclear non-proliferation

AUKUS have made clear that Australia’s acquisition of conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines will be carried out in a manner that sets the highest non-proliferation standard whilst protecting classified information.

Nuclear stewardship and waste

For over 60 years the United Kingdom and United States have operated more than 500 naval nuclear reactors that have collectively travelled more than 240 million kilometres without a single radiological incident.