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

To be successful in the role you will have a strong background in developing strategic plans within complex multi-tiered organisations and proven experience in executing the plans to fruition.  Reporting to the General Manager Business Performance, you will be accountable for Strategic Planning and Business Performance Projects within the Multi-Class Sustainment (MCS) Business Performance team.

Working with the MCS leadership team and the broader ASC business, this role is required to maintain a strategic perspective of the entire business and have accountability for special projects relating to MCS Business Performance. You will also be responsible for the development of reporting and measures to ensure the achievement of the strategic objectives and plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the MCS Strategy and associated strategic plans, ensuring its alignment to overall business strategy. Includes supporting the programs in the development of their strategic plans.
• Collaborate across the broader ASC business to ensure the capability, transformation and support activities are clearly mapped into the strategic plans.
• Establish a set of Business Performance Metrics, benchmarked against industry best practice for the sustainment value stream and represented in a Multi-Class Sustainment (MCS) Performance Scorecard.
• Report and measure the achievement of the strategic objectives and plans.
• Oversee the delivery of allocated MCS Improvement Projects and measure and Report MSC’s performance.
• Proactively identify processes, frameworks and ways of working within the department that would benefit from improvements and recommend the appropriate action.
• Set clear and consistent guardrails where employees understand the organisations expectations regarding values and standards.

About you 

• Tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Engineering or Business Management.
• Proven 10 years or greater experience in management of medium to high complexity projects.
• Experience in the Defence Maritime Domain – highly regarded.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in managing and developing high-performing teams. 
• A deep understanding of Business Management and Governance Practices.
• High level of understanding of the Product Lifecycle including the Sustainment end to end process.

Excellent problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to navigate complex challenges, think strategically and develop effective solutions.

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

Established in 1985, 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. 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.