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

This role will manage the bid submission process from initiation to delivery to the customer, ensuring compliance with governance, regulations and deadlines including qualifying opportunities; supporting win strategy development; generating high quality persuasive business winning pitches, comprehensive bid documents and proposals aligned to ASC’s strategic goals.

In addition, the Bid Manager will manage submission debriefs, lessons learnt and gather critical feedback for continuous improvement ensuring compliance with governance and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deliver and maintain the bidding framework to support ASC’s requirements in a timely manner.
• Undertake deliverables analysis and provide advice to key stakeholders on how to refine the quote, bid or Contract Change Proposal.
• Lead bids and meet assigned schedules and key milestones.
• Develop and maintain SSN AUKUS bid management lessons learned database.
• Effectively manage a team through clear communication, setting of precise and consistent guardrails, managing outcomes, and building culture
• Management, mentoring and development of ASC’s personnel in preparation of Bids for new scope or change in scope
• Accountable for ensuring that ASC’s bidding policies and procedures are consistent and aligned across ASC Pty Ltd.
• Accountable for ensuring collaboration with shipbuilder partner for bid compliance and submission.
• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with key stakeholders to achieve best outcomes for ASC, its programs and Customer.
  
  

About You 

• Essential: At least 5 years bid coordination or management experience and sound knowledge of estimating, planning, scheduling, work breakdown structures and/or EVMS concepts.
• Desired:
• Tertiary qualifications, such as Finance, Commerce, Engineering, Accounting or Project Management.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop comprehensive submissions aligned to ASC’s strategic goals.
• Leads innovation in bid submission.
• Able to direct and manage senior personnel (internal and external) effectively.
• Excellent time management, organisational, and communication skills.
• Excellent negotiation and persuasion skills with proven ability to manage tight deadlines
• Commercial acumen.
• Experience in major Defence contracts in either an estimating and/or commercial capacity.
  
  

Eligibility

This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance to a NV1 level. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearance.

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

Benefits

• Exciting, 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.