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

We are seeking an experienced and driven Project Manager – Early Careers to lead the delivery of our Early Careers programs, including Graduate, Apprenticeship, Undergraduate, and Traineeship pathways.

Reporting to the Head of Early Careers Programs, you will play a key role in shaping ASC’s future workforce by ensuring the successful planning, governance, and delivery of these programs in alignment with strategic workforce objectives.

This is a unique opportunity to combine project management excellence with meaningful impact—developing the next generation of talent supporting Australia’s national security.

This role will be based at our Osborne, South Australia site.

Responsibilities

In this pivotal role, you will:

• Lead end-to-end project delivery across Early Careers programs, ensuring alignment to scope, cost, schedule, and governance frameworks
• Manage financial performance, including cost control, forecasting, and earned value management
• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules and performance metrics
• Identify, assess, and manage risks and issues, ensuring timely mitigation and reporting
• Deliver high-quality reporting to executive, board, and customer stakeholders
• Support business cases, bids, and workforce planning activities
• Lead and mentor a small team of Project Coordinators, fostering capability and delivery excellence
• Collaborate across the organisation to ensure coordinated program outcomes

Essential Qualifications & Experience

You are an assertive, strategic and outcomes-focused project professional with strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.

You will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Business, or related discipline
• Proven experience delivering complex projects or programs end-to-end
• Strong capability in cost, schedule, and governance management
• Excellent communication skills, including executive-level reporting
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and influence stakeholders

Desirable:

• Experience in Defence, government, heavy industry or regulated environments
• Familiarity with tools such as Primavera P6, EVM systems, or financial reporting tools
• Knowledge of PMBOK, PRINCE2 or similar methodologies

Eligibility

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

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.

Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting will commence immediately.