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 role represents a rare opportunity to work on the pioneering SSN AUKUS Build Program, delivering an essential sovereign capability for Australia. We are seeking an experienced Engineering and Project Management Capability Manager to play a pivotal role in building and deploying the right people, skills, and systems to deliver on ASC’s program work scopes. Acting as a deputy to the Head of Engineering and Project Management Capability, you will lead tactical operations, workforce planning, and execution of capability development strategies that align with ASC’s long-term objectives. This is a leadership role with significant impact on shaping ASC’s engineering and project management future.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the implementation of initiatives and plans that strengthen capability and address gaps across ASC programs in line with strategic objectives
• Operate as deputy to the Head of Engineering and Project Management Capability, focusing on execution and tactical operations.
• Collaborate with workforce planning, recruitment, and learning teams to build ASC’s technical and project management capabilities.
• Provide leadership to a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring clear direction and performance targets.
• Maintain a strategic perspective on business needs, risks, and opportunities to ensure ongoing success.
• Align capability development initiatives with ASC’s corporate strategy and contractual deliverables.
• Foster relationships with universities, education providers, and technical networks to support early career programs and talent pipelines.

About you 

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical discipline and project management certification (or equivalent experience).
• Proven leadership experience in engineering project management or capability development on complex, multi-dimensional projects.
• Strong proficiency in project management disciplines including scope, schedule, cost, and risk management.
• Ability to build and lead multi-disciplinary teams, coaching and developing technical talent.
• Strategic thinker with experience in resource prioritisation and trade-off decision-making.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Knowledge of shipbuilding or defence sector practices, technologies, and regulatory environments is highly desirable.

Please note: Availability for collaboration calls outside normal working hours (UK timezone) on an adhoc basis may be required. Domestic and international travel may also be required on an ad hoc basis.

Eligibility

This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance to a 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

About ASC

ASC’s 2,400-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.