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
As a Forward Planner, you will support the safe, efficient and accurate planning of Maintenance Activity Work Packages (MAWPs) across full cycle dockings, in‑service periods and other submarine maintenance commitments. Key to this role is an exceptional attention to detail, ability to interrogate and align large datasets, and a commitment to producing consistent, high‑quality planning outputs.
You will work closely with internal project teams and external stakeholders such as Naval Ship Building and Sustainment Group, Raytheon, Thales etc to ensure maintenance planning data, work packages and technical information are accurate, aligned and delivered on time.
Responsibilities
- Develop, coordinate, and maintain maintenance work packages that support the successful delivery of sustainment and maintenance activities.
- Analyse and validate planning and maintenance data, ensuring accuracy and consistency across systems, reports, and documentation.
- Collaborate with project, engineering, operations, and support teams to align maintenance activities, priorities, and planning outcomes.
- Monitor planning milestones and deliverables, proactively identifying risks, issues, and opportunities for improvement.
- Support the integration of maintenance requirements, upgrades, and emerging business priorities into planning activities.
- Maintain planning templates, documentation, and reporting tools that support efficient and effective planning processes.
- Investigate and resolve planning, data, and system-related issues to ensure quality outcomes and minimise rework.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance planning efficiency, data integrity, and process compliance.
- Build strong stakeholder relationships and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team culture.
About you
- Trade Certificate and / or Tertiary Qualification in Engineering / Business is desirable but not essential.
- Demonstrated competence and experience in a Planning role with a focus on work package generation or execution (preferably in a Defence environment).
- Configuration Management experience is highly regarded.
- Strong capability with Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills across multiple levels – both written and verbal.
- Ability to set priorities and achieve deadlines within a fast-paced environment.
- High level problem solving and decision-making skills
Eligibility[PK1]
This role requires a current National Police Clearance, an Australian Defence Security Clearance and an ability to access protected US defence technology. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearances and approvals.
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.
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.
