Business Systems and Reporting Manager

About this role

Your Role The acquisition of conventionally-armed, nuclear-powered submarines is an historic and transformative endeavour for Australia. The whole-of-nation effort to safely and securely deliver the cutting edge nuclear-powered submarine program will transform Australia’s economic and national security landscape for decades to come. The Systems and Reporting Manager will be required to work in a complex operating environment as part of the SSN-AUKUS Acquisition Branch, which is located in Adelaide. This position is accountable under broad direction to perform and lead systems, reporting and process improvement to enable performance, strengthen capability and drive a cohesive, high-performing team within the SSN-AUKUS Acquisition Branch (SSNAC Branch). The key responsibilities for the position include: • Develop, implement and co-ordinate performance reporting inputs • Drive process optimisation through data-driven decision-making • Lead, develop, implement and maintain business governance activities • Oversee quality assurance and governance compliance • Develop robust strategic planning and monitor performance Our Team We sit within the SSN-AUKUS Acquisition Branch in the Program Delivery Directorate, supporting the SSN AUKUS program through strong systems, reporting, and governance. Our role is to act as an informed client, providing oversight, insight, and assurance to support effective decision-making and protect public investment. We focus on keeping delivery, reporting, and decision-making aligned between ASA and the shipbuilder. This includes making sure work is understood, progress is clear, and senior leaders have the information they need to make decisions. We maintain strong day-to-day links across organisations so issues are identified early and managed effectively. We are building a team that aims to be a high-performing enabling and assurance function, known for strong professional standards, collaboration, and a positive working environment. As the program evolves, we are operating in a period of change and some ambiguity as we continue to build capability and capacity. This creates a strong opportunity to shape how we work and to influence how systems, reporting, and governance support effective performance. Our Ideal Candidate We are a dynamic organisation seeking employees who are agile, innovative and energised by high-paced work. We are seeking highly motivated and collaborative-minded people who will have the opportunity to contribute to a once-in-a-lifetime program. Our ideal candidates will bring the following attributes and skills to the role: • Proven experience in building, implementing and coordinating workplace performance reporting across business functions such as: Recruitment, Operations, Finance, Contracts and Risk • Demonstrated skills in the ability to research, develop, implement and optimise effective work practices, procedures and policies and apply these to the work area • The ability to manage a variety of business, governance and reporting requirements • Experience in the management and ongoing compliance of quality management systems • Strong strategic planning skills, with the ability to establish and monitor measurable performance goals • Demonstrated ability to manage teams and allocated resources, setting work area priorities and managing workflows to achieve business outcomes • Excellent communication skills to effectively liaise with stakeholders including the ability to negotiate and collaborate in order to support a productive working environment • Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and deliver in a fast-paced environment • Excellent interpersonal skills to actively support a team-based performance-focused culture with the ability to work effectively as part of a team or autonomously as required