Head of Capability Pool

1 day ago


Osborne, Australia ASC Pty Ltd Full time

975612
- Osborne
- Henderson
- Program / Project Management
- Full time
- Closing on: May 3 2025

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**

Reporting to the General Manager of Capability Development, the Head of Capability Pool is accountable for ensuring the personnel within the Capability Pool develop the right skills in time to be deployed to deliver on ASC program work scopes. To achieve this, the Head of Capability Pool will ensure that Capability Pool personnel are effectively managed and deployed on meaningful work that maintains their certifications, skills and competencies.

**Responsibilities**
- Support existing ASC programs and engage in new activities as ASC transitions into a nuclear organisation.
- Collaborate with external organisations to establish targeted secondments supporting skill development and supply chain uplift activities.
- Direct targeted training and development activities for Capability Pool personnel to prepare them for specific assignments or future roles.
- Work closely with Heads of Capabilities to ensure personnel have meaningful work, training, and development opportunities.
- Engage with Program Personnel, Continuous Improvement, and Supply Chain functions to source meaningful work matching skill and experience requirements for Capability Pool personnel.
- Provide leadership to the Capability Pool Team, setting direction and performance targets, and overseeing meaningful work sourcing, workforce allocation, and training and development planning.

**About you**
- Tertiary qualifications relevant to engineering, project management, and/or operations together with post-graduate business management qualifications
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in a leadership role in operations, engineering, project management or capability leadership role (or similar), preferably in a similar industry
- Strong understanding of shipbuilding / defence sector, including knowledge of current trends, practices, technologies, and regulatory environment
- Demonstrated ability in prioritisation of limited resources and make effective trade-off decisions
- Demonstrated ability to identify and implement interventions and high-quality solutions to complex problems
- Demonstrated ability to lead high performing teams in complex environments

**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.

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 2,400-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.



  • Osborne, Australia City of Perth Full time

    Operations | Parks & Environment - **$68,673 base salary per annum, plus super**: - **Permanent, full-time**: - **Based at Osbourne Park depot** Are you passionate about horticulture, landscaping, and turf management? Do you enjoy working outdoors and providing excellent customer service? If so, the City of Perth is looking for enthusiastic Parks...


  • Osborne Park, Western Australia Groundbreaking Investigations Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

    The Role: Head Driller/Machine OperatorYou do not need to have a background in soil testing or geotechnical/environmental investigation, but this would be a big plus. We are looking for someone who is mechanically minded and able to operate machinery effectively. You will need an HR truck license, however we can provide this training if required.GBI runs the...


  • Osborne, Australia ASC Pty Ltd Full time

    975800 - Osborne - Risk & Insurance - Full time - Closing on: Mar 22 2025 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...

  • Site Administrator

    1 week ago


    Osborne Park, Australia Bis Industries Full time

    Career progression pathways available - Assist various sites around WA - Available parking with in house gym, cafe and swimming pool available for use Are you an experienced Administrator looking for a change? At Bis, we have both Site Administration and Perth based Administration roles available. This Perth based role will require planned and ad-hoc site...

  • HR Coordinator

    1 day ago


    Osborne Park, Australia Bis Industries Full time

    Part-time permanent contract on offer - Create an environment of trust and respect through initiatives and progression - Make a difference to your team by helping them develop and reach their goals Are you a solutions driven HR Coordinator looking for a role that is going to keep you on your toes with no two days the same? Then look no further! At Bis, we...

  • Subcontract Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Osborne, Australia BAE Systems Full time

    At BAE Systems Australia - Do interesting work that MATTERS - ENJOY what you do - GROW your career - Be YOU We work in a thriving sector - one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world's most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our...


  • Osborne, Australia BAE Systems Full time

    Perform purposeful work of national significance - Perfect opportunity to join the Defence industry - Enjoy interesting work, variety, development and flexibility within a strong team culture At BAE Systems we are recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance to our customers and with this we are known for developing some of the...


  • Osborne, Australia ASC Pty Ltd Full time

    975434- Osborne- Quality- Full time- Closing on: Dec 11 2024ASC 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...


  • Osborne, Australia Australian Government Department of Defence Full time

    $108,195 - $122,044 (plus Super) - Osborne - SA **The Role** **System Engineering Manager** - Requirements definition and management - Architecture definition - Trade-studies - Technical reviews - Interface definition and management - Integration - Verification and Validation - SE standards and documentation. **Safety and Certification Manager** - Engaging...


  • Osborne, Australia Australian Government Department of Defence Full time

    $83,928 - $95,873 (plus Super) - Osborne - SA **The Role** As part of the Configuration Management team, you will support configuration and maintenance baseline changes within the Collins program and take a lead to support the CM changes associated with the Collins Class Life of Type Extension (LOTE) project. In the CM Officer role you will be responsible...