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

This newly created role will influence how workforce capability is managed across one of Australia's most significant defence programs.

ASC is seeking a Capability & Competency Manager to join a newly established team responsible for building and governing workforce capability frameworks across critical defence programs. Initially supporting the Submarine Sustainment program, this role will play a key part in defining how competency, certification, compliance and workforce capability are managed across ASC into the future.

This is an opportunity to join a function at the beginning of its journey. You'll help create the frameworks, systems and governance that support a suitably qualified and experienced workforce, while working with stakeholders across Australia and the United States.

What you'll be doing

• Develop, implement and continuously improve competency and capability frameworks
• Lead the governance and administration of workforce competency systems
• Manage certification and recertification frameworks, processes and compliance requirements
• Track workforce capability, qualifications, certifications and workforce readiness
• Analyse workforce data and provide reporting, insights and compliance metrics to leadership
• Partner with operational leaders, training teams and program stakeholders to identify capability gaps and workforce risks
• Support employees returning from international programs by recognising and managing qualifications, skills and experience
• Work with Australian and US stakeholders to align training, qualification and compliance requirements
• Establish governance, processes and controls that support an audit-ready environment
• Drive continuous improvement across systems, reporting, competency management and workforce assurance activities.

About you

You enjoy creating structure in environments where processes are still evolving. You can work through ambiguity, build stakeholder relationships and translate complex workforce capability requirements into practical solutions.

You'll bring:

• Experience in competency management, workforce capability, learning and development, training governance or workforce compliance
• Strong understanding of competency-based training and assessment frameworks
• Knowledge of Australian qualification and training frameworks
• Experience managing certifications, registrations or workforce compliance requirements
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Experience working across multiple systems and datasets
• Strong analytical, reporting and problem-solving capability
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes in a changing environment
• Resilience, adaptability and a continuous improvement mindset.

Eligibility

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

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.

How to Apply

As part of your application, please submit your cover letter and /or current resume outlining how your skills, experience, and qualifications align with the essential criteria. We encourage you to provide specific examples that demonstrate your capability and suitability for the role.

Shortlisting will commence after 30th September and only candidates who meet the above criteria will be contacted after this date.

To ensure a smooth and secure application process, please upload your resume in PDF format supported by Windows 11.