Workforce Development Manager

3 days ago

Henderson Western Australia Department of Defence Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

The Role

Naval Construction Branch (NCB) are seeking a dynamic and skilled individual for the role of APS 6 Workforce Development Manager to become a valuable addition to the team.

This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact supporting the implementation and delivery of continuous naval shipbuilding on behalf of the Navy.

In this role, you will undertake workforce development activities including recruitment and training for NCB across Australia.

About our Team

Naval Construction Branch (NCB) is accountable for the assurance of ship construction, set-to work and transit of vessels constructed at the Osborne Naval Shipyard and Henderson precinct.

We are headquartered in Osborne, SA and have a detachment in Henderson, WA and a smaller presence in Port Macquarie, NSW.

NCB is furthering continuous naval shipbuilding and growing sovereign capability by overseeing the construction to ensure quality and standards are met, storing lessons learnt and developing standard shipbuilding procedures for construction.

NCB will oversee the construction of many different Navy vessels including Offshore Patrol Vessels, Hunter Class Frigates, Young Endeavour, Evolved Cape Class and Pacific Patrol Boats.

Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:

  • Excellent time management skills and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities and deadlines;
  • The ability to analyse data and communicate impacts for the workforce;
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills;
  • Experience interpreting policies and providing advice;
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to develop procedures;
  • High proficiency across Microsoft Office applications suite;
  • The ability to formulate and develop strategies to improve outcomes for the Division.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 26 October 2025

For further information please review the job information pack, reference NSSG/08067/25 on

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