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 Bid & Project Manager, the Bid Manager plays a key role in shaping ASC’s future pipeline by leading the development of high‑quality bid submissions aligned to organisational objectives and the Multi-Class Sustainment (MCS) Strategic Plan.

The Bid Manager will lead the end‑to‑end development of high‑quality bid submissions and Contract Change Proposals. You will work closely with Program Directors and the Commercial Team and cross- functional teams to qualify opportunities, shape win strategies and ensure all submissions meet customer and contractual requirements.

You’ll coordinate stakeholders, manage tight deadlines, support scope and estimation activities, and drive continuous improvement through debriefs and lessons learned.

This is a full-time opportunity based at either our Osborne site in SA or Henderson in WA

Responsibilities

• Support the continuous improvement of the MCS opportunity management process to support pre-contract activities.
• Analyse and communicate bid requirements and provide advice to key stakeholders across the business.
• Lead the bid management aspects of bids, ensuring schedules and key milestones are achieved.
• Support the development and maintenance of the bid management lessons learned database.
• Support in developing the bid capability within MCS.
• Establishing and maintaining strategic relationships with key stakeholders to achieve best outcomes for ASC, its programs and Customer.

About you 

• Tertiary qualifications, such as Finance, Commerce, Accounting or Project Management and/or relevant business industry experience
• 4+ years bid coordination or management experience and sound knowledge of estimating, planning, scheduling and work breakdown structures
• Experience building strong relationships and delivering customer centric solutions, and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement ensuring all stakeholders and customers of the business are aligned on what the project priorities are
• Excellent time management and organisational skills, coupled with excellent negotiation and persuasion skills
• Demonstrated experience meeting tight deadlines, aligning bids to contractual requirements and demonstrating commercial acumen.

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.