"The early stages of the program require large amounts of Government to Government and Navy to Navy interaction which makes RADM Moffitt an excellent choice to lead the program in its early years," Fitzgibbon said.
The future submarine is planned to replace the Collins class submarine commencing in 2025 and the highly complex project is a high priority for the Rudd Government.
"The appointment of RADM Moffitt meets the Government's commitment, at the last election, to ensure that preliminary work on Australia's next generation of submarines is progressed," Fitzgibbon said.
RADM Moffitt will report to the CEO of the DMO, Stephen Gumley, and will lead a combined Navy, DMO and Capability Development Group Future Submarine Project Office.
He commenced duties as of February 23.