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Change Manager

  • 978806
  • Osborne (SA)
  • Human Resources and Workforce Development
  • Full time
  • Closing on: Nov 12 2026

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

We're looking for a Change Manager to lead the people side of change across major technical and business initiatives. 

Working in partnership with other major industry participants, ASC is building new capabilities, technologies, processes and ways of working to support Australia's future nuclear-powered submarine capability.

This newly created role will work closely with leaders, project teams and stakeholders to build organisational readiness, drive adoption, and help people successfully navigate and embed change as new capabilities and ways of working are introduced.

 

What you'll do

  • Develop, plan and deliver change strategies, plans and adoption activities
  • Assess organisational impacts, readiness and change risks
  • Coach leaders to enable leader led change
  • Partner with project teams to embed change activities into delivery plans
  • Develop targeted change communication, engagement plans driving awareness and preparedness for change
  • Drive stakeholder engagement and workforce adoption
  • Support the implementation of new systems, technologies and operating models
  • Monitor change effectiveness and adjust plans where required
  • Contribute to the ongoing development of ASC's change management capability and framework

 

About you

You are self-driven and enjoy partnering with leaders and specialists to develop targeted solutions that are focused on sustained adoption. You're comfortable working in evolving environments and can translate complex challenges into practical, people-focused solutions.

You'll bring:

  • Experience leading organisational change initiatives in complex environments
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
  • Experience developing and delivering change strategies and plans
  • Strong facilitation, coaching and communication skills
  • Experience supporting business transformation, operating model or technology change programs
  • Qualifications in Change Management (such as PROSCI) are highly regarded

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.

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.
  • Health and wellbeing initiatives so you can perform at your best at work.
  • Professional development opportunities to advance your career.

 

How to Apply

As part of your application, please submit your cover letter along with your 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.

Applications close and shortlisting will begin after 12th November 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.

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