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

We are seeking talented Knowledge Management professionals to join our small, growing team in support of ASC’s pathway to nuclear readiness. As part of a newly established function, this is a unique opportunity to play a hands-on role in shaping how knowledge is captured, shared, and leveraged across a complex and mission-critical environment. This role will contribute to the design, build, and growth of KM capability from the ground up. 

These are full-time opportunities that can be based at our Osborne site in SA or Henderson in WA. 

We are recruiting for two positions: 

• 1 × Senior Knowledge Management Specialist 

• 1 × Knowledge Management Specialist 

Both roles will contribute to building a strong knowledge management culture, delivering impactful initiatives, and ensuring critical knowledge is preserved and accessible across the organisation. 

Senior Knowledge Management Specialist 

Reporting to the Knowledge Manager, the Senior Knowledge Management Specialist leads complex, enterprise-wide knowledge management initiatives and helps evolve ASC’s KM capability. 

Key focus areas include: 

• Leading cross-functional KM initiatives across the full knowledge lifecycle 

• Supporting development and execution of KM strategy aligned to business priorities 

• Uplifting KM capability across the organisation 

• Driving KM governance, frameworks, and compliance aligned to ISO 30401 and defence requirements 

• Influencing senior stakeholders and leading cultural change in knowledge sharing 

• This role may include leadership responsibilities and direct reports in the future but currently they don’t 

Knowledge Management Specialist 

Reporting to the Knowledge Manager, the Knowledge Management Specialist supports the delivery of KM initiatives and embedding of KM practices across the business. 

Key focus areas include: 

• Supporting and delivering cross-functional KM projects and initiatives 

• Capturing and codifying critical knowledge from subject matter experts  

• Managing knowledge assets, taxonomy, metadata, and content lifecycle  

• Facilitating communities of practice, lessons learned, and knowledge sharing activities  

• Providing training, support and guidance to uplift KM capability  

About You 

For both roles 

• Tertiary qualifications in Knowledge Management, Information Systems, Engineering, Project/Change Management, or a similar discipline or equivalent experience 

• Strong experience in knowledge capture, transfer, and content management practices  

• Experience working in complex project, engineering or heavy industry environments (ideally from a defence environment) 

• Ability to translate complex or technical information into accessible knowledge assets  

• Experience with digital collaboration tools (e.g., SharePoint, Confluence, PLM platforms) 

• You are a positive, motivated individual 

Additional for Senior KM role 

• 7+ years’ experience in knowledge management 

• Proven ability to lead enterprise-level KM initiatives and influence senior stakeholders  

• Experience developing KM frameworks, governance, and maturity uplift approaches  

• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and mentoring capability 

Additional for KM role 

• 5+ years’ experience in a relevant technical or project environment  

• Strong capability in facilitating KM processes such as lessons learned and communities of practice  

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 clearances. 

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. 

Apply today for a career with a deeper purpose. 

Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting will commence immediately.