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 Program Readiness & Closeout Manager is a newly established role that oversees the work pack workflow from cradle to grave. This position is responsible for ensuring that safe and efficient systems of work are in place to support the preparation and readiness of work packs for effective execution and timely closeout. The role is responsible for facilitation and coordination of work pack and material readiness, facilities and equipment requirements, and work pack closeout for all ASC managed Maintenance Availabilities (MAs).

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the readiness & closeout team with adequately qualified and skilled resources.
• Consolidate disparate processes to establish and maintain an effective workflow.
• Ensure governance of the processes across the Program.
• Provide internal and external reporting on status and KPIs.
• Continuous process improvement.
• Risk identification and assessment.
• Coordinate the inputs to the SG-1 delivery process during MA certification.
• Manage internal and external service providers throughout planning, execution, and closeout to ensure safe and effective working.
• Regular domestic travel will also be required.

About You

• Qualifications within Engineering, Construction Management, or Business.
• Experience in the construction, production, or heavy industry sectors, with technical or trade expertise.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Word, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Customer focused, service-based work ethic with well developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to train team members as required.
• Defence or Prime contractor experience is desirable.

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.

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

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.