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 matters. What we do contributes directly to Australia’s national security. At ASC, you will find meaningful work, genuine career development, and the flexibility to balance life and work. A career at ASC offers a deeper purpose you can be proud of.

About the Opportunity

As a Learning and Development Specialist, you’ll design, develop, and continuously improve learning solutions that build capability across ASC. You will join a team delivering work that underpins critical defence capability. This role contributes to outcomes that matter, supporting people, systems, and operations to perform at their best.

You will work alongside experienced professionals in a technically complex, high‑accountability environment where outcomes matter. Partnering closely with leaders and teams, you will translate capability needs into practical development activities that improve performance. This is a hands‑on role for someone who enjoys combining planning with delivery and takes pride in building capability and supporting a positive learning culture.

This opportunity suits someone who wants to make an impact, build deep expertise, and grow with an organisation undertaking work few others in Australia can offer.

Responsibilities

• Design & develop L&D initiatives
• Conduct training needs analysis and recommend fit‑for‑purpose learning solutions.
• Facilitate leadership, team, and employee development programs.
• Support onboarding, induction, coaching, mentoring, and early careers learning programs.
• Build trusted relationships with leaders and stakeholders across multiple sites.
• Coordinate training delivery, evaluate effectiveness, and manage learning data and systems.
• Apply contemporary learning practices to improve capability and performance outcomes.

About You

• Qualification in Training and Assessment
• Demonstrated experience in learning and development within a complex or technical environment.
• Strong facilitation and program design capability, with a practical, delivery focused approach.
• Ability to engage credibly with senior leaders and operational teams.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship building skills.
• Experience using learning systems and interpreting data to improve outcomes.
• A collaborative mindset and a strong customer focus.

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 improved 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 to support your performance at work.
• Professional development opportunities to grow your career.
• A diverse and supportive team environment.
• Discounts and exclusive offers from leading Australian brands.
• Relocation support for you and your family, interstate or overseas.

About ASC

ASC’s 2,400‑plus workforce brings unparalleled experience across submarine design, construction, sustainment, engineering, and project management. Established in 1985, ASC operates from Osborne in South Australia and Henderson in Western Australia, delivering the Collins Class Life of Type Extension and supporting Australia’s future conventionally armed, nuclear‑powered submarine capability. ASC also plays a critical role in training Royal Australian Navy submariners.

Apply today for a career with a deeper purpose.

Shortlisting will commence after 19th May 2026. Only candidates who meet the criteria will be contacted.

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