Business Continuity Specialist

ASC is Australia’s sovereign 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 jointly build and sustain the nation’s nuclear-powered submarines in close collaboration with the United States of America and the United Kingdom - 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**

We are looking for a Business Continuity Specialist to join our Risk Management Team, this is a national role based at our premises at Osborne Naval Shipyard, South Australia. As our Business Continuity Specialist you will assist ASC leadership to anticipate, prepare for, respond and adapt to sudden disruptions caused by crisis events. The Business Continuity Specialist will lead the ASC Business Continuity and Crisis Management Program to ensure recovery of critical business activities in the event of a disruption, minimising the impact to ASC and its customer requirements.

**Responsibilities**

Reporting to the Head of Risk Management, you will be responsible for the review/drive/improvement of the Business Continuity and Crisis Management Framework and programs and general risk support activities. This includes facilitating business impact assessments, business continuity planning, training and scenario testing within this context to minimise threats and make use of opportunities.

You will collaborate with the ASC emergency response group and risk coordinator network to facilitate and review crisis scenarios, business impact assessments, business continuity and crisis management plans, research new emerging risks, training and awareness and testing & notification system administration.

**About you**

You will have a Tertiary qualification in Commerce, Business, Finance or Engineering.

You will have additional Risk management certifications and a minimum of 5 years in experience in Business Continuity and Crisis Management, along with effective problem-solving skills, experience engaging and managing multiple stakeholders, impeccable communication skills, and thrive in a collaborative team environment. As a member of the Corporate Risk Management Team, this position is also critical in the promotion of risk and compliance culture across our processes and activities.

**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.