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 conventionally armed, 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 Capabilities Business Manager, the Business Management Lead will play a pivotal role in supporting the successful delivery of Nuclear and Capability Development (NCD) objectives through governance, reporting, business analysis and continuous improvement activities. Partnering closely with leaders and stakeholders, you will provide critical insights and business management support that enable informed decision-making, drive performance and ensure alignment with organisational frameworks and priorities. This is an exciting opportunity to influence complex capability programs while contributing to the ongoing growth and capability uplift of the Business Management team.

This is a full-time position, which can be based in either Adelaide, SA or Perth, WA.

Responsibilities

• Drive departmental governance, reporting and performance management activities, providing leaders with clear visibility of key priorities, risks, issues and outcomes to support informed decision-making.
• Develop and maintain high-quality dashboards, performance metrics and reporting artefacts that monitor business performance and enable effective governance oversight.
• Partner closely with leadership teams to deliver business planning, governance coordination and operational support that drives business performance and strategic objectives.
• Coordinate governance forums and reviews, ensuring actions, risks, decisions and key deliverables are effectively tracked, communicated and progressed to completion.
• Support estimating, resource planning and broader PMO activities, contributing to the successful delivery of departmental priorities and organisational objectives.
• Contribute to workforce, program and financial management activities, ensuring accurate reporting, effective resource utilisation and compliance with governance requirements.
• Lead business management process improvements, driving standardisation, efficiency and continuous improvement across the business.

About you 

• Tertiary qualifications, professional certification, or equivalent experience in Business, Project Management, Commerce, Governance, or a related discipline is desirable.  
• Minimum of 3 years’ proven experience in business management, PMO, governance or project support within complex environments.
• Strong knowledge of governance, business reporting, estimating and continuous improvement practices.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, relationship-building and communication skills.
• Experience supporting contractual deliverables within Defence, Government or other highly regulated/complex industries.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong analytical, problem-solving and reporting capabilities.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

Eligibility

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

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.
• Relocation support for you and your family, whether you’re from interstate or overseas.

About ASC

ASC’s 3,000-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. Established in 1985, the company’s work on Australia’s conventionally armed, 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.