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. 

About the Opportunity 

The Skills and Training Academy (STA) campus, designed with state and federal governments, will be the centre for delivering tailored education, training and skilling for the future submarine and naval shipbuilding workforce. The facility will include trade workshops, state-of-the-art classrooms and a large central submarine mock-up area. The STA will play a key role in a broader skilling and training ecosystem and is expected to be fully operational by 2028.

The Senior Project Manager – Skills and Training Academy (STA) campus leads the definition, planning and execution of the STA campus scope through the development and mobilisation phases whilst monitoring of the STA Mobilisation Plan. The role offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with ASC’s submarine partner, BAE Systems, requiring flexibility in working hours to support international engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and mobilisation of the Skills and Training Academy Campus scope.
• Align campus enablement, curriculum and workforce outcomes to implementation plans.
• Establish governance and manages risk to deliver a high‑impact, sovereign capability program.
• Shape operating models, systems and scalable training delivery as the campus matures.
• Anticipate workforce needs and supports contract execution through bid involvement.

About You  

• Extensive experience delivering large-scale, high‑impact projects within complex environments, aligning strategies to organisational objectives.
• Proven capability in coordinating learning and development program delivery, including training facilities, resources, and learning aids.
• Strong working knowledge of Learning Management Systems and contemporary digital learning approaches.
• Highly developed stakeholder engagement skills across Joint Partners, Commonwealth agencies, education providers, and vendors.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influence skills; autonomous, goal‑driven, able to manage competing priorities

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.

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 

Established in 1985, ASC’s 1900-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. 

Apply today for a career with a deeper purpose. 

Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting may commence immediately.