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

As the L&D Specialist – Technical Competency Frameworks, the role sits at the centre of shaping how capability is defined, developed, and sustained at ASC. It leads the design, establishment, and long‑term success of enterprise‑wide competency frameworks across critical capability areas.

Working in close partnership with contractors, Organisational Development, and external consultants, the role translates complex role requirements into practical, embedded frameworks that teams can confidently apply.

Once established, ownership of the framework’s ongoing evolution, governance, and relevance ensures continued alignment with business priorities, workforce planning, and future capability needs. This is a highly visible, customer‑facing role with deep engagement across subject matter experts, leaders, and external partners, well suited to work that requires collaboration, influence, and a focus on making change sustainable.

Responsibilities

• Partner with contractors and external consultants to design and establish competency frameworks.
• Work closely with Organisational Development to embed governance and long‑term maintenance requirements.
• Define and document competencies, proficiency levels, and performance indicators across critical roles.
• Lead the ongoing maintenance and refinement of competency frameworks once established.
• Engage extensively with subject matter experts to capture role‑specific capability requirements.
• Facilitate interviews, workshops, and focus groups to validate competencies and behaviours.
• Ensure competency frameworks align with organisational strategy, workforce needs, and values.
• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, clearly communicating purpose, benefits, and outcomes.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal customers and external partners to ensure continued relevance and adoption.

About you

• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, or maintaining competency frameworks.
• Strong stakeholder engagement capability, including working with senior leaders and SMEs.
• Experience partnering with external consultants or contractors on capability or OD initiatives.
• Solid understanding of organisational development principles and workforce capability planning.
• Ability to translate complex role requirements into clear, measurable competencies.
• Strong facilitation skills, with experience running workshops and structured consultations.
• High attention to detail, with the discipline to maintain frameworks once established.
• Confident communicator, able to engage technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Experience in a large, complex, or highly regulated environment is advantageous.

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.
• Relocation support for you and your family, whether you’re from interstate or overseas.

About ASC

ASC’s 3000 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.

Shortlisting will commence after 28th May 2026, and only candidates who meet the above criteria will be contacted.

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