ASC is Australia’s submarine company. We built the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class submarines, sustain them, and are now delivering their Life of Type Extension to increase the boats’ service lives. We have also been selected by the Australian Government to sustain and jointly build the nation’s nuclear-powered submarines – the largest and most complex industrial undertaking in Australia’s history.

Our work is interesting and meaningful, contributing directly to Australia’s national security. We offer rewarding roles that provide the opportunity to grow your career, and the flexibility to balance life and work. A career at ASC is like no other, delivering a deeper purpose we can all be proud of.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, Build Readiness, this role will assist in defining, planning, and executing Build Readiness scope and activities in compliance with the Program Master Schedule to achieve milestones.

This role supports the Build Readiness project teams, helping to set performance targets. Key dependencies include interfacing with Build Readiness Integrated Project Team (IPT) to optimise scope and design maturity for PD-related activities.

The Associate Project Manager works with the leadership team to maintain a strategic perspective on the business, addressing long-term issues, opportunities, and risks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with defining, planning, and executing Build Readiness scope and activities in compliance with the Program Master Schedule
• Ensure capability and workforce development requirements align with program demands and strategies
• Maintain a strategic perspective on the entire business, addressing long-term issues, opportunities, and risks
• Support Build Readiness project teams, helping to set direction and performance targets
• Be prepared for periodic or regular overseas travel

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in a technical, business, or project management discipline, or equivalent experience in a systems engineering or complex asset management/development environment
• Professional certifications/memberships in Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM)
• Demonstrated experience in a complex project environment at an Associate Project Manager level (or equivalent), with demonstrated success in supporting complex projects or portfolios
• Understanding of project strategy creation and alignment with organisational goals
• High-quality writing skills, excellent time management, and organisational skills
• Practical knowledge of stakeholder and personnel management in a complex project environment
• Be autonomous, goal-directed, and capable of managing multiple priorities with limited direction

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

Established in 1985, ASC’s 1900-plus staff offer a depth of submarine design, project management, supply chain, construction and engineering experience and expertise that is unparalleled in Australia’s defence industry. The company’s work on Australia’s nuclear-powered submarine build and the Collins Class Life of Type Extension takes place in Osborne, South Australia, with sustainment shared across Osborne and Henderson, Western Australia. ASC also plays a leading role in training Royal Australian Navy submariners.

Apply today for a career with a deeper purpose.

Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting may commence immediately