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 

Join ASC as a Configuration Change Lead and support the delivery of Configuration Management activities across Australia's submarine sustainment programs. 

Reporting to the Configuration Manager, you'll lead a team of Configuration professionals responsible for maintaining configuration baselines, coordinating change activities and ensuring Configuration Management outputs are delivered accurately and on schedule. 

Working closely with Engineering, Projects and Defence stakeholders, you'll help deliver practical Configuration Management outcomes that support submarine maintenance and sustainment activities. 

Responsibilities 

• Lead the delivery of Configuration Management activities across submarine sustainment programs.  

• Maintain configuration baselines and drive configuration change outcomes to meet critical project milestones.  

• Provide technical leadership and direction to a team of Configuration Management professionals.  

• Work closely with Engineering, Projects and Defence stakeholders to resolve issues and deliver results.  

• Champion quality, compliance and continuous improvement within the Configuration Management function.  

About You 

• Demonstrable Configuration Management experience within Defence, maritime, engineering or other complex technical environments.  

• Proven experience managing configuration baselines, change processes and delivery outcomes in regulated environments.  

• Strong leadership capability with experience mentoring teams, prioritising workloads and driving performance.  

• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively across Engineering, Projects and customer organisations.  

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. 

• 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 3000-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 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.  

Internal Application Process 

IMPORTANT: Prior to submitting an application, please ensure you notify your reporting manager of intent to apply. You will also need to provide an update to your manager if you are progressed to interview stage.