About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Head of Asset Management, Asset Management Governance Manager is responsible for leading ASC's asset management governance framework, maturity improvement strategy and ISO 55001 certification journey across the enterprise. The role will play a critical part in ensuring ASC develops consistent, scalable and repeatable asset management practices capable of supporting both the Collins Class Sustainment Program and Australia's future nuclear-powered submarine program.

This is a visible, consultative and strategic leadership position with enterprise-wide influence. You will work across a broad range of stakeholders, including executive leadership teams to uplift organisational capability, drive governance excellence and embed best-practice asset management principles across ASC. The role directly supports ASC's long-term sovereign capability objectives and future AUKUS readiness.

This is a full-time opportunity available in Perth or Adelaide. The role offers flexibility with a task-based approach to work, including access to ASC offices and remote working arrangements as operational requirements allow. Please note occasional travel will be required to support business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead ASC's enterprise asset management governance strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives, regulatory requirements and future submarine program needs.
• Drive the uplift of asset management maturity and ISO 55001 certification across ASC, embedding consistent, scalable and repeatable practices across all sites and asset classes.
• Provide enterprise-wide assurance, governance oversight and strategic advice to senior leaders, enabling informed decision-making and effective management of risk and performance.
• Influence and collaborate across a broad stakeholder network to embed asset management excellence, strengthen organisational capability and support long-term sovereign capability outcomes.
• Build and lead a high-performing team, developing enduring in-house expertise and reducing reliance on external consultancy support while delivering sustainable business outcomes.

About you 

You are a strategic asset management professional who combines technical expertise with the ability to influence across complex stakeholder environments. You have experience developing governance frameworks, improving organisational maturity and driving large-scale change programs.

You will likely bring experience from defence, critical infrastructure, energy, transport, utilities, mining, maritime or consulting environments where governance, assurance and asset lifecycle performance are business-critical. Candidates with experience from specialist asset management consultancies will be highly regarded.

You will also have:

• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise asset management, governance, assurance or operational excellence initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 55001 Asset Management Systems and asset management best practice.
• Experience developing governance frameworks, policies, standards and business processes.
• The ability to influence outcomes across diverse stakeholder groups without direct authority.
• Experience presenting complex information and strategic recommendations to executive audiences.
• Strong commercial, analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or a related discipline.

Eligibility

This role requires a current National Police Clearance, an Australian Defence Security Clearance and an ability to access protected US defence technology. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearances and approvals.

Whilst ASC will accept all applications for this role, as this role requires an ability to access protected US defence technology, applicants holding nationality of certain foreign countries will not be eligible.

To check your eligibility please visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website.

Benefits

• Unique and challenging work with a deeper purpose.
• Flexibility over how, when and where you work for the best work/life balance.
• Up to 10 days additional leave every year so you can rest and recharge.
• Generous parental leave so you can give your family the focus it deserves.
• Subsidised childcare to ease the financial pressure on your family.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives so you can perform at your best at work.
• Professional development opportunities to advance your career.
• A diverse and supportive environment where you can thrive.
• Discounts and exclusive offers from leading Australian brands to help you save.

About ASC – Your Career with a Deeper Purpose

At ASC, you'll contribute to work with a deeper purpose. As Australia's submarine company, we sustain the Royal Australian Navy's Collins Class fleet, deliver its Life of Type Extension, and help build Australia's future nuclear-powered submarine capability through AUKUS. With more than 2,500 specialist professionals across engineering, project management, construction, supply chain and sustainment, we are tackling some of the nation's most complex and strategically important challenges. Our work directly supports Australia's national security, offering the rare opportunity to combine meaningful impact, long-term career growth and genuine flexibility while helping shape the future of the country's sovereign submarine enterprise.

Apply today for a career with a deeper purpose.

Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting may commence immediately.