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 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:

Are you passionate about eliminating inefficiencies, solving complex problems, and driving positive change? Do you excel at mentoring champions, and delivering impactful CI training programs? If so, this is your opportunity to lead challenging and rewarding CI initiatives and to share the future of our business!

We are seeking Senior Continuous Improvement Specialists, based in Osborne South Australia (SA) or Henderson Western Australia (WA). You will be accountable for delivering complex Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives and supporting the management and evolution of ASC’s CI function across the business. You will enhance the CI capability of ASC team members through expert analysis, support, consultation, and training services.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate across the full CI lifecycle: identification, prioritisation, planning, development, execution, change management, and close.
• Lead cross-functional teams, applying your deep expertise to the development, implementation, and measurement of CI projects through structured project planning and stakeholder coordination leading to sustainable outcomes. 
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, efficiency gains, and business growth through Kaizen workshops, data analysis and cross functional project teams.
• Utilising problem-solving methodologies such as DMAIC, PDCA, 5 Whys and Fishbone Analysis to solve operational challenges.
• Train, mentor, and support teams in Lean Six Sigma methodologies (Certified Six Sigma Black Belt – highly desirable).
• Support and maintain ASC’s Continuous Improvement (CI) framework and systems. 
• Stay ahead of industry trends, bringing innovative ideas to improve business processes.

About You: 

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in a complex project environment at a CI specialist level or equivalent.
• Tertiary qualifications in engineering, operations, project management, change management, or related discipline.
• Experience in the defence, aerospace, mining sectors is highly desirable.
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to analyse complex business challenges and provide actionable solutions to business process problems.
• Influencer and CI Mindset Change Agent - Promote a culture of CI across the organisation.
• Demonstrated expertise in data analysis tools like Excel, PowerBI, Visio, and Minitab. 

Eligibility:

This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance to a 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.

Adelaide:

Adelaide, South Australia (SA), combines cosmopolitan living with natural beauty, featuring picturesque hills, renowned wineries, and stunning coastlines. As a centre for innovation, SA offers careers in defence, space and advanced manufacturing. Celebrated for its Mediterranean climate and cultural richness, Adelaide provides excellent work-life balance. Explore world-class wineries, enjoy the vibrant food scene, and experience affordable, family-friendly living in a welcoming, community-oriented city.

Perth:

Perth, Western Australia (WA) offers an unparalleled lifestyle with open spaces, pristine beaches, and a vibrant culture. As a growing defence industry hub, WA provides exciting career opportunities in advanced manufacturing. Known for its laid-back, outdoor-focused way of life, Perth blends work-life balance perfectly. Enjoy WA's stunning landscapes, thriving food and wine scene, and a family-friendly environment with room to grow.

About ASC

Established in 1985, ASC’s 2500-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. The company’s work on Australia’s 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.