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 Commercial Manager, Contracts: SSN-AUKUS, the Contracts Administrator plays a key role in supporting commercial activities for the SSN-AUKUS Build Program. This position provides both commercial and administrative support to ensure the effective delivery of contract and commercial outcomes across the program.

Working as part of the Commercial Team, you will contribute to a broad range of activities, including drafting commercial documents, correspondence and reports, maintaining accurate commercial data, and supporting contract administration for key agreements. You will assist in coordinating the preparation and approval of contracts and quotations, ensuring compliance with internal governance requirements, including ASC Board delegations.

This is a dynamic role offering exposure to complex commercial environments, where you will also support the delivery of broader commercial initiatives and contribute to continuous improvement across the function.

This is a full-time opportunity based at our Osborne site in SA.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will support the delivery of commercial outcomes through a range of contract administration, governance and coordination activities, including:

• Support the Commercial Team in delivering contract administration, governance and stakeholder management activities across the SSN-AUKUS Build Program.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining contract administration processes, governance frameworks and supporting documentation to effectively manage commercial contracts.
• Provide guidance and support to both commercial and program teams to ensure understanding of, and compliance with, contractual obligations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date commercial data, ensuring integrity and accessibility across systems and registers.
• Undertake contract administration activities, including supporting the management of the Head Contract and associated Tasking Statements.
• Maintain and update Contract Management registers and related documentation to support contract tracking and reporting.
• Prepare and coordinate formal correspondence, including managing distribution and maintaining accurate records for prescribed contracts.
• Support the ongoing administration and management of current and existing agreements.
• Deliver assigned activities while working collaboratively with ASC, the Commonwealth and AUKUS partners in a complex and dynamic environment.

About you 

• Degree qualification in Business, Commerce or a legal discipline is desirable, with commercial contract knowledge highly regarded, or equivalent experience in a commercial environment.
• Relevant experience in contracts administration, including developing processes, resolving issues and applying contract management best practice.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience supporting bids and tender processes.
• Demonstrated experience working within complex project environments.
• Experience in commercial data management and reporting.
• Understanding of commercial governance processes and procedures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail.

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.

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 2,500-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.