Workforce Capability Lead

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**

ASC is committed to continuously enhancing our organisational capabilities, particularly in supporting Submarine Build and Sustainment programs of work. We are seeking a Workforce Capability Lead to join our team in Osborne SA

**Responsibilities**
- Development and implementation of key P&C processes, frameworks and tools.
- Leverage P&C resources across the business to support program readiness planning, including through aligning activities with the organisation/program Strategy to assist in meeting any relevant contractual deliverables.
- Develop frameworks for decision making and governance arrangements to empower teams to make informed decisions, ensure compliance, accountability and clear structure for decision making.
- Support the facilitation and management of program P&C needs, utilising data to identify and prioritise risks and leveraging P&C resources to execute programmatic outcomes.
- Contribute to the programs organisational design planning, ensuring it is aligned to the operating model and leveraging P&C expertise to develop efficient and effective structures.
- Effective and on time delivery of services across P&C.
- Provide leadership to your team, ensuring team members are provided with direction and attainable yet challenging performance targets.
- Effectively manage, track and report budget.
- Provide specialised advice ensuring programmatic needs are considered and where possible met.
- This role is expected to require periodic domestic and international travel.

**About you**
- Tertiary qualification in Business, HR or a related discipline.
- A minimum of 7 years’ post qualification experience, (including at least 2 years’ experience in a large complex organisation).
- Significant P&C experience in a rapid growth or start-up phase.
- Demonstrated leadership/people management experience with the ability to inspire, influence and motivate.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge and prior experience in Defence Industry is highly desirable.

**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.
- 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 1900-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.