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Further boost to Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine workforce
The Australian Government announced a new Jobs for Subs program for 200 young workers that will be central to making Submarine Rotational Force - West (SRF-W) a success.The Nuclear-Powered Submarine Graduate, Apprenticeship and Traineeship
Business and industry
Australia’s conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarine program is creating and delivering generational opportunities for Australians. The program requires both individuals and businesses to uplift this new sovereign industry to…
Submariners excited by sea of opportunity
On the same day Australia announced its acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines, 10 prospective submariners got a taste of the job.The realistic job preview (RJP) took place at HMAS Stirling on March 14, just as Australia’s Prime Minister
Chiefs prepare for change
Defence chiefs have described the release of the Defence Strategic Review as a significant moment in Australia’s approach to developing its military capability.The Government released the review on Monday, saying it “sets the agenda for amb
Nuclear-powered Submarine Propulsion Challenge
Defence has launched a Nuclear-Powered Submarine Propulsion Challenge in Australian high schools today, providing a new generation of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) students the chance to win a trip to HMAS Sti
Projects
In order to deliver the Optimal Pathway for Australia to acquire nuclear-powered submarines, we will need to build, redevelop and uplift Defence-managed areas to support Australia's future and current submarine capability, training and…
New Agency to oversee acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines
The Nuclear Powered Submarine Taskforce (the Taskforce) signed off for the last time on 30 June 2023 as it transitioned to the Australian Submarine Agency (the Agency) on 1 July.The Taskforce, formed in September 2021, was responsible for e
Growing the workforce of tomorrow
More than 70 young Australians will start their nuclear-powered submarine careers this year thanks to a new program.The Government is establishing an Early Careers Program in South Australia and Western Australia to develop the skills and e
Royal Australian Navy officers graduate US Navy Nuclear Power School
Three Royal Australian Navy officers recently graduated the United States Navy’s Nuclear Power School (NPS), marking a significant step in Australia’s mission to operate conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines.Lieutenant Commander
HMAS Stirling welcomes USS North Carolina
The USS North Carolina Virginia-class submarine and crew were welcomed to HMAS Stirling, Western Australia, by Director-General Australian Submarine Agency Vice Admiral Jonathan Mead on 4 August 2023.The USS North Carolina is the first Virg
Meet Commander Sturdy, CSM
When Commander Sturdy was in school, she found joy in solving math problems, exploring the laws of physics and experimenting in the chemistry lab.
Meet Lieutenant Commander Heydon
Lieutenant Commander Heydon is one of the first Australians to graduate Nuclear Power School in the United States, where he will become one of the first Australians to operate a nuclear reactor on a conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered sub
Meet Dr Kath Smith
Kath has worked at the interface of nuclear research, industry, policy and regulation for over 30 years.