Project Coordinator

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 ready to grow your career in project management and make a real impact? We're seeking a proactive and driven Project Coordinator to support the Head of Learning and Development in delivering high-value workforce development initiatives.

This role is ideal for professionals who are passionate about stakeholder engagement, project delivery, and applying project management principles in a dynamic environment across all phases of the project lifecycle. You'll be coordinating major initiatives with complex stakeholder and regulatory requirements, as well as supporting smaller planning and training projects within the broader Workforce Capability Development team.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the Project Coordinator may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist in developing project plans that align with safety, compliance, and cost-effectiveness goals.
• Liaise daily with key stakeholders including L&D managers, specialists, SMEs, and senior leadership.
• Support the creation and delivery of scopes of work and project packages within agreed timelines.
• Contribute to risk identification and management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare reports, coordinate project reviews, and maintain project performance metrics.
• Monitor project progress, analyse variances, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain project management systems to ensure governance, compliance, and reporting accuracy.
• Promote a strong safety culture and support best practices in project management across teams.

About you

• Tertiary or vocational qualifications in a technical or project management discipline or equivalent experience in a professional or L&D environment.
• 2-5 years' experience in a project-focused environment. Defence industry or a similarly complex environment desirable.
• Demonstrated understanding of scheduling, project management methodologies, financial, stakeholder management and negotiation.
• Proficiency in using relevant project management applications, such as MS Project, Jira, SharePoint, MS Excel.
• Demonstrated strong planning, organisation, and multitasking skills with resilience, sound judgment, and a proactive, goal-driven mindset.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to build effective relationships, work collaboratively in teams, and deliver customer-focused outcomes.

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.

Whilst ASC will accept all applications for this role, as this role requires an ability to access protected US defence technology, applicants holding nationality of certain foreign countries will not be eligible.

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.

Apply today for a career with a deeper purpose.

Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting may commence immediately.