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

The Portable Equipment Manager will be responsible for managing a team to deliver a broad variety of portable production tooling and equipment required for building the SSN AUKUS at the Nuclear-Powered Submarine Construction Yard (NPSCY) in Osborne.

 Responsibilities

• Work with multiple end-user stakeholders to define the scope of portable equipment to be used across multiple trade disciplines.
• Work closely with the Procurement Team to ensure portable equipment and consumables are procured in accordance with schedule demands, quantities, specifications and contribute to Statements of Work.
• Work with the Asset Management Team to schedule preventative maintenance requirements
• Track tools and equipment across the NPSCY and ensure they are safe and reliable for the end users, including coordinating maintenance activities and calibration when required
• Manage tool stores and staff to issue, receipt and track tools
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage and mentor a small team to achieve team goals and work requirements

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in Project Management or trade qualified with manufacturing industry experience
• 10+ years’ experience working with equipment and tooling within the industrial manufacturing industry.
• Intermediate MS Office skills and strong reporting ability.
• Experience project managing equipment procurement and commissioning
• Experience in technical governance (compliance, technical performance measurements, customer acceptance and technical risk) across multiple tasks
• Experience managing a team of technical personnel in complex and unique industrial environments and managing multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Decision-making ability and leadership skills

Eligibility

This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance to an NV1 level. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearance.

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

• A rare opportunity to work on the pioneering SSN AUKUS Build Program, delivering an essential sovereign capability for Australia.
• 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 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. 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.

Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting may commence immediately.