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
As a Project Manager based in Henderson WA, you will be responsible for leading project planning, execution and closeout activities within the Sub Sustainment Nuclear (SSN) Program. You will ensure, delivery against scope, schedule, cost, quality and safety objectives. Success in the role requires strong stakeholder management, financial oversight, risk management and the ability to lead and develop project teams within a complex environment.
Responsibilities
The Project Manager is accountable to the Senior Project Manager for delivering detailed project management activities required during all phases of the project lifecycle and the supervision and coordination of assigned Assistant Project Managers, Project Coordinators & Project Administrators and indirect reports.
Responsibilities of the Project Manager may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Lead end‑to‑end project delivery including initiation, planning, execution and close‑out, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, cost and quality baselines.
- Drive strong safety leadership by setting clear expectations and modelling safe behaviours across all project activities.
- Coordinate cross‑functional inputs and maintain effective relationships with Engineering, Quality, Production, Supply Chain, PMO, Finance and other key stakeholders.
- Conduct proactive project risk and opportunity reviews, implementing mitigation and realisation strategies to support successful outcomes.
- Prepare and deliver high‑quality project reporting, including weekly, monthly and quarterly performance reviews.
- Manage financial performance as Control Account Manager (CAM), ensuring accurate budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
- Lead and support project team members through effective supervision, mentoring and fostering a high‑performance project culture.
- Actively contribute to ASC’s continued development and maintenance of a Submarine Safety Culture.
About you
- Tertiary qualifications in engineering, project management or related discipline, with 7+ years’ experience in complex project environments.
- Strong practical capability across scheduling, earned value management, financial oversight and stakeholder management.
- Demonstrated leadership ability, with a track record of developing and leading high‑performing teams.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
- Proven ability to work autonomously, manage multiple priorities and exercise sound judgement.
- Experience within asset management or maintenance environments; AIPM membership highly regarded.
- Comfortable operating within a matrix organisation and building strong internal and external relationships.
- Highly resilient, safety‑focused and committed to delivering exceptional customer service.
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.
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.
- Relocation support for you and your family, whether you’re from interstate or overseas.
About ASC
ASC’s 3,000-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 may commence immediately.
