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

You bring experience in financial administration, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting, with the ability to interpret data and provide meaningful insights that support informed decision-making. You are comfortable working across multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining robust financial controls while ensuring compliance with governance and reporting requirements.

A proactive and collaborative team member, you build strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders and can confidently liaise with managers, project teams, subject matter experts, and finance professionals. Your strong communication skills enable you to present financial information clearly and contribute positively to project planning, monitoring, and review activities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project budgets, financial reporting, and forecasting activities to support Learning & Development, Talent Acquisition, and broader workforce development initiatives.
• Monitor project financial performance, analyse variances, and provide insights and recommendations to support effective decision-making.
• Develop and maintain financial tracking tools, metrics, and reporting systems to ensure accurate governance, compliance, and project visibility.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across the business, partnering with project teams to promote sound financial management practices.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and high-performing culture while supporting projects that enhance workforce capability and organisational growth.

About you 

• Relevant tertiary or vocational qualifications in Finance, Project Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong financial analysis, reporting, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of audiences.
• Proficiency in project management and finance systems, including Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, Jira, and other reporting tools.
• Experience working in a project-based environment, ideally within Defence or a similarly complex industry, will be highly regarded.

This role is well suited to professionals with experience in finance administration, accounts payable, procurement, project financial support, or broader finance coordination roles who are looking to apply their skills in a project-focused environment.

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.

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.

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.