Consulting Specialist

975634
- Osborne
- Contract / Subcontract Management / Administration
- Program / Project Management
- Full time
- Closing on: Apr 8 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**

This role represents a rare opportunity to join our Nuclear and Capability (N&C) Business Unit, as we grow ASC capabilities to support both Collins Class and Nuclear Powered Submarine Programs. The role will report to the Consulting Manager and will work closely with all business units requiring consulting services. The Consulting Specialist is responsible for detailed project management and support activities across a broad internal and external consultancy function. The role will be responsible for the management and provision of process and expert consultants across the business, facilitation of innovative thinking and problem solving, knowledge transfer activities, and conduct of special projects.

**Responsibilities**
- In partnership with the Consulting Manager, manages internal (ASC) consultants for various projects as required, including pastoral care, management of tasking statements, stakeholder engagement, data management, process development and administrative support. Relevant programs include the Engineering Associates Program and the Senior Consultancy Program.
- Lead both minor and major components of the work required to develop the Intelligent Customer Function, including the conduct of initial planning and development, project implementation and ongoing governance and management,
- Input into the ongoing management of the Consulting strategy & policy, ensuring its alignment to overall business strategy in the areas of Internal consultancy and Intelligent customer competencies for external consulting.
- Support the development and maintenance of an understanding of ASC’s external consulting trends and identify areas for potential future internal capability growth and rationalisation.
- Conduct special projects as required (e.g. bid development, improvement projects & tasks, red team reviews, support or lead various projects).

**About you**
- Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in a relevant or similar role within the defence, manufacturing or resource sector.
- Demonstrable experience in managing projects of varying size and complexity.
- Demonstrable experience in leading or supporting developing and executing project strategies, project plans, project methodologies & processes.
- Demonstrable experience with contracting and external consultant procurement and management processes.
- Strong data analytics / management skills.
- Strong Stakeholder and Supplier management skills.

**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.

Adelaide, South Australia (SA), combines cosmopolitan living with natural beauty, featuring picturesque hills, renowned wineries, and stunning coastlines. As a centre for innovation, SA offers careers in defence, space and advanced manufacturing. Celebrated for its Mediterranean climate and cultural richness, Adelaide provides excellent work/life balance. Explore world-class wineries, enjoy the vibrant food scene, and experience affordable, family-friendly living in a welcoming, community-oriented city.

**About ASC**

ASC’s 2,400-plus staff offer a depth of submarine des