People Experience Specialist

976394
- Osborne
- Henderson
- Human Resources & Training
- Full time
- Closing on: Aug 29 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**

Are you passionate about creating exceptional employee experiences and driving meaningful change? We’re seeking a People Experience Specialist to lead the design and delivery of a strategic retention strategy that enhances our Employee Value Proposition (EVP), boosts engagement, and reduces turnover. This role offers the opportunity to work cross-functionally, influence organisational culture, and make a lasting impact across diverse employee groups.

**Responsibilities**
- Develop and implement a fit-for-purpose retention strategy tailored to a multi-program organisation.
- Align retention initiatives with EVP, DEI strategy, remuneration frameworks, and career pathways.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure strategies meet business needs and are embedded in operational workflows.
- Lead cross-functional delivery of People Experience initiatives, including toolkits and resources.
- Establish feedback loops and track progress against milestones, reporting to leadership.
- Refine and promote the organisation’s EVP across all employee touchpoints, benchmarking against industry standards.

**About You**
- Tertiary qualifications in HR, Organisational Development, Learning or a related field, with 5+ years’ experience.
- Proven experience in employee engagement, retention, or people experience roles.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret workforce data and feedback.
- Demonstrated success in designing and implementing strategic initiatives across diverse teams.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence outcomes across functions.
- Experience developing and embedding EVP frameworks and familiarity with employee experience platforms.

**Eligibility**

This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance up 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.

**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.