ASC is seeking experienced Project Managers, Project Coordinators, and Project Assistants to join our team across various submarine build, sustainment, and capability programs. These roles are critical to the successful delivery of complex defence projects and offer the opportunity to contribute to Australia’s national security.

About ASC

ASC is Australia’s submarine company, responsible for building and sustaining the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class submarines and delivering their Life of Type Extension. We have also been selected to sustain and jointly build Australia’s conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines.

Why Join Us

• Contribute to Australia’s national security.
• Grow your career with meaningful and rewarding roles.
• Enjoy flexibility to balance life and work.
• Be part of a team delivering a deeper purpose.

Responsibilities

Depending on your role and level of experience, you may:

• Lead and manage complex defence projects, ensuring delivery on time, within scope and budget.
• Coordinate project schedules, resources, and stakeholder communications.
• Support project planning, reporting, and documentation activities.
• Monitor project risks, issues, and performance metrics.
• Facilitate collaboration across engineering, supply chain, and operational teams.
• Assist in the preparation of project documentation, presentations, and governance materials.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in project delivery and governance.

About You

• Relevant qualifications in project management, business, engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in project delivery within complex environments, preferably in defence, maritime, or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong organisational, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools.
• Eligibility for Australian Defence Security Clearance (NV1).

Eligibility

These roles require a current National Police Clearance, an Australian Defence Security Clearance and an ability to access protected US defence technology. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearances and approvals.

Whilst ASC will accept all applications for this role, 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.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Additional leave and generous parental leave.
• Subsidised childcare and health initiatives.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Relocation support for interstate applicants.

Location

Opportunities available across both Adelaide, South Australia and Perth, Western Australia.

Shortlisting of candidates will commence in July 2025, with an anticipated start date in November 2025.

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.