Program Director AUKUS
Paul Bates
Biography
Paul was appointed as Program Director AUKUS in June 2025, having previously held the role of Chief Operating Officer.
Paul has substantial maritime operations experience. Prior to his appointment at ANI, Paul was General Manager Infrastructure of the Defence SA Techport Common User Facility (CUF), ensuring the successful delivery of the CUF and other contracted services to the AWD program since 2009. Prior to then, Paul was Project and Bid Manager for DMS Maritime Pty Ltd (now Serco Defence).
Paul holds a Master of Business Administration and is a graduate of the Australian Defence Force Academy. He served for 18 years in the Royal Australian Navy, holding a variety of operations roles both at sea and ashore.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts
- Graduate Diploma in Information Management
- Diploma of Leadership and Management
- Master of Business Administration
Areas of Responsibilities
- Nuclear safety and security
- Organisational capability and readiness
- Program governance and engagement
- Regulatory processes
Other Members
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Andrew Seaton
Managing Director and CEO
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Sally McLennan
General Counsel and Company Secretary
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Adele Fraser
Chief Financial Officer
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John Mortimer
Program Director NPSCY
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Jane Lavender-Baker
Executive General Manager Corporate Affairs and People
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Mark Albertson
Executive General Manager Operations
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Tom McAvaney
Executive General Manager Commercial
