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

ASC’s Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (EPMO) plays a critical role in ensuring our enterprise portfolio is aligned, prioritised, and strategically coordinated across the organisation. Reporting to the Head of EPMO, this role supports decision‑making at the highest levels by improving visibility of ASC’s full portfolio of projects and driving continuous improvement in portfolio prioritisation, risk, and dependency management processes. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the enterprise-wide maturity uplift of portfolio management within a high‑impact national security environment.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate ASC’s Portfolio Prioritisation, Opportunity, and Dependency Management frameworks.
• Work collaboratively with Business Units and PMOs to ensure accurate representation of ASC’s enterprise portfolio, drivers, and constraints.
• Partner with key stakeholders to define reporting and business requirements that enhance enterprise portfolio visibility and decision‑making.
• Provide stakeholders with data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Support the development and implementation of a ‘single view of change’ in collaboration with Organisational Change.
• Drive efficiencies in PMO‑related reporting and uplift the maturity of EPMO processes and governance.
• Champion continuous improvement across all EPMO portfolio practices.

About you 

• Proficient in process mapping, data analysis, and portfolio management tools and methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability with a structured, data‑driven approach.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, able to influence at all organisational levels.
• Experience collaborating with PMOs and Business Units to support portfolio‑wide planning and reporting.
• Ability to translate complex business needs into actionable insights, outputs, and recommendations.

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.
• 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.

Adelaide, South Australia (SA), combines cosmopolitan living with natural beauty, featuring picturesque hills, renowned wineries, and stunning coastlines. As a centre for innovation, SA offers careers in defence, space and advanced manufacturing. Celebrated for its Mediterranean climate and cultural richness, Adelaide provides excellent work-life balance. Explore world-class wineries, enjoy the vibrant food scene, and experience affordable, family-friendly living in a welcoming, community-oriented city.

About ASC

Established in 1985, ASC’s 2500-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.