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 Project Coordinator supports the Head of Learning and Development by managing and delivering key project activities across all phases of the project lifecycle. This role involves coordinating major workforce development initiatives with complex stakeholder and regulatory requirements, as well as overseeing smaller planning and training projects within the broader Workforce Capability Development team.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the Project Coordinator may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist in developing project plans that align with safety, compliance, and cost-effectiveness goals.
• Liaise daily with key stakeholders including L&D managers, specialists, SMEs, and senior leadership.
• Support the creation and delivery of scopes of work and project packages within agreed timelines.
• Contribute to risk identification and management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare reports, coordinate project reviews, and maintain project performance metrics.
• Monitor project progress, analyse variances, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain project management systems to ensure governance, compliance, and reporting accuracy.
• Promote a strong safety culture and support best practices in project management across teams.

About you 

• Tertiary or Vocational qualifications in a technical or project management discipline or equivalent experience in a professional or L&D environment.
• 2-5 years’ experience in a similar project environment. Preferably in the Defence industry or similar industry.
• Demonstrated practical knowledge of Scheduling, Project Management Methodologies, financial, stakeholder, contractor/consultant and personnel management as applicable to a complex project environment.
• Experience and proficiency in relevant project management applications, such as MS Project, Jira, SharePoint, MS Excel.
• High-level verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated strong planning, organisation, and multitasking skills with resilience, sound judgment, and a proactive, goal-driven mindset.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to build effective relationships, work collaboratively in teams, and deliver customer-focused outcomes.
• Desirable: Diploma or higher qualifications in Project Management, Membership of the AIPM or equivalent

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

• 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.