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 is a rare opportunity to play a critical leadership role within ASC. As the General Manager – Strategy and Performance, you will work closely with the ASC Leadership team and key stakeholders to develop and execute a comprehensive programmatic strategy that ensures ASC’s long-term success over the next 2-5 years. Your leadership will shape the future of ASC’s operations, ensuring alignment with external trends, emerging technologies, and strategic priorities to maintain ASC’s position as a leader in submarine construction and sustainment.

Responsibilities

• Lead programmatic business planning process, ensuring alignment with ASC’s 5-year Strategic Plan.
• Assess external market trends, emerging technologies, and competitive dynamics to inform strategic decision-making.
• Establish and monitor performance metrics, KPIs, and benchmarks to drive continuous improvement.
• Identify key risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure long-term programmatic success.
• Provide strategic advice to the programmatic leadership and senior leadership teams.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and performance excellence across the organisation.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive collaborative strategic initiatives.

About you 

• Tertiary qualifications in business or a related discipline.
• Significant post-qualification experience, preferably in the defence or shipbuilding sector, or adjacent industry.
• Proven ability to develop and execute business strategies that drive growth and success.
• Strong financial and business acumen to support informed decision-making.
• Experience managing change and defining stakeholder accountabilities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to simplify complex information and identify key data points for strategic decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to foster a culture of leadership, learning, and performance excellence.

Eligibility

This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance to an 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.
• Relocation support for you and your family, whether you’re from interstate or overseas.

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

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.

Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting may commence immediately.