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

The Multi Class Services Planning Team is a key capability area within the MCS department. The core purpose of the MCS Planning Team is to provide world class planning services and support to ASC and broader the Submarine Enterprise. The Planning Team also manages external stakeholder relationships (e.g. Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group, Raytheon, THALES etc) in support of Maintenance Activity work package generation, execution and coordination and associated technical information to the wider CCSM Enterprise.  

Based in Henderson, WA, reporting to the Planning Manager, this critical role is a leadership position within the Multi Class Services Planning Team. The primary purpose of this position is to coordinate and supervise the generation, issue, configuration and maintenance of maintenance task work packs in accordance with business compliance and readiness requirements.

Central to this role is the ability to coach and mentor team members, engage with stakeholders across the business and provide direct support to allocated maintenance activities in order to deliver performance outcomes and continuous improvements in line with business commitments, objectives, plans, processes and routines. This role is responsible for the coordination of allocated resources across projects in an efficient manner, whilst providing supervision, coaching and mentoring to the allocated work group.

Responsibilities

• Prepare work packs including associated documents covering technical issues requiring resolution, report generation, raising/reviewing of MRR Amendment Proposals (MAPs), rescheduling and deferment of MCRs (Maintenance Control Records).
• Provide technical and process leadership to the Planning Department and Project team members on all issues relating to planning, generation and closeout review (where required) of work packs in accordance with business readiness requirements.
• Ensure work pack detail is of the required business standards, whilst minimising admin impact to maintenance staff and maintain certification and compliance.
• Supervision and coordination of Trade Planners to ensure agreed work pack schedules are maintained for Production and Projects in line with safely on time requirements.
• Engage with stakeholders and provide direct support to allocated maintenance activities.
• Leadership, coaching and mentoring to allocated team members to ensure corporate and departmental processes, routines and behavioural standards are met and executed in a safe, compliant and efficient manner.
• Support the development of key business reporting improvement initiatives.
• Ensure that all work packs are accurate and reflect requirements of work and steps to be undertaken to conduct work on board consistent with ASC and RAN Policies and routines.
• Ensure corporate system data integrity and accuracy by users.

About you

• Strategic level focus with a view to proactive interventions rather than reactive.
• Cost conscious and continuous cost reduction mindset.
• An ability to simply communicate complex issues (written/ verbally). 
• Ability to work collaboratively and develop strong cross functional teams across locations and team disciplines.
• Strong continuous improvement advocate.
• Highly driven and motivated to achieve positive business and customer focused outcomes.
• Strategic vision and ability to see the big picture.
• Consistently demonstrate positive culture behaviours that are consistent with organisational values.
• A passion for developing/coaching staff into high performance teams.
• Ability to work in a collaborative manner with local and interstate team members.
• High level of integrity and resilience.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Experience in ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and MRP (Materials Requirement Planning) Systems.
• Trade qualification or equivalent engineering certification in a fabrication or welding discipline, supported by a minimum of seven years’ experience in heavy industrial or marine environments, including exposure to maintenance, planning, scheduling and estimating activities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of boilermaking and heavy fabrication practices, including weld procedure standards, NDT requirements, and repair methodologies for metal‑loss defects including structural and pressure‑rated piping systems.
• Previous experience in a supervisory or team lead capacity.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex, technical issues to a range of audiences and individuals.
• Ability to set priorities and achieve deadlines within a fast-paced environment.

Eligibility

This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearance.

To check your eligibility please visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website.

Benefits

• Unique and challenging work with a deeper purpose.
• 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 2,500-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.