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 General Manager Program Delivery, this is a pivotal leadership role responsible for delivering ASC’s contracted submarine Maintenance Availabilities and readiness activities.

The position will initially focus on achieving Initial Operating Service (IOS) for SRF-West in Western Australia, ensuring readiness for the first visiting nuclear-powered submarines and establishing the systems, tools, and workforce required to support Australia’s future Virginia Class Submarines (VCS).

As Head of Delivery, you will lead the safe, on-time, and on-budget execution of complex, high-value programs. Your mandate is to drive consistent and reliable performance, effectively manage risk, and build strong internal and external stakeholder trust.

You’ll play a critical role in mobilising and shaping the SSN Sustainment program, embedding best-practice project management methodologies (aligned to the PMO), and evolving the function as the program matures.

Leading a high-performing team, you will provide clear direction, set challenging but achievable targets, and foster a culture of accountability, delivery excellence, and continuous improvement.

This is a senior role with end-to-end accountability for programs exceeding $60M, requiring the ability to manage multiple complex projects concurrently within a dynamic program environment.

About you 

• Tertiary qualification in Project Management, engineering, business, management or related field.
• Advanced skills and experience in the full range of project management services required for this role.
• Minimum 8 years experience in a senior project management/planning role, preferably in Defence / shipbuilding sector, with a focus on submarine sustainment
• Strong analytic skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to plan large scale complex projects in the maritime industry.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement interventions and high-quality solutions to complex problems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead high performing teams in complex environments.
• Ability to set priorities and achieve deadlines within a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Strong continuous improvement advocate via project lessons learned.

Eligibility

This role requires a current National Police Clearance, an Australian Defence Security Clearance and an ability to access protected US defence technology. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearances and approvals.

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 3,000-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.

Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting may commence immediately.