Contractor Manager

We work in an environment that is interesting and meaningful. We're Australia's submarine company, and every day we're supporting the Royal Australian Navy to protect Australia's national security and to bring its submariners home safely.

If you are looking for a role that makes a difference, we'll provide you with the opportunity to grow your career that offers flexibility and security to balance life and work. It's why working at ASC is like no other job. It's a deeper purpose that we can all be proud of.

**About the Opportunity**

Reporting to the Head of Production, the Contractor Manager is responsible for ensuring all Contractors working within the Operations function who work on ASC sites are suitably trained, competent, and authorised to perform their Scope of Works with the appropriate level of supervision supported by ASC.

This role will be a key interface between the project management and supply departments and will work closely with the Production and Boat teams within operations to ensure contract scope is clearly identified and performance KPIs are effective to drive the desired performance.

This role is a Permanent, full time position, based in Osborne, SA.

**Responsibilities**
- Oversee the operational structure which supports contractor engagement and safe execution of work during submarine availabilities in both our SA or WA sites
- Ensure clear accountabilities and responsibilities are understood by the key roles assigned to the onsite Contractors as per the Contractor Management Framework
- Liaise between projects and supply departments to support scoping of work for tenders, define SME capability, identification of risks and appropriate controls are in place and measured
- Measure and report on KPI's and build strong relationships with Contractors to enhance performance
- Ensures contractor monitoring and evaluation mechanisms are developed and incorporated into provider agreements and contractor KPI's.
- Reviews and evaluates contractor performance which demonstrate compliance with contracts and the satisfactory delivery of outputs and identify measures to realign provider performance with agreed standards where necessary.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure resource allocation principles, including cost efficiency, effectiveness and quality are maintained.
- Monitors and evaluates the provision of contractor services by individual providers, and initiates action where necessary.
- Prepare and implement contractor mobilisation and demobilisation plans
- Negotiate contract variations with providers including the consideration and approval of third party contracts.

**About you**
- At least 10 years' experience in operations leadership roles (preferably with at least 5 years in Defence)
- Senior Operational Experience (Heavy Industry and/or Defence)
- Establishing and maintaining strong client relationships
- Commercial awareness and financial literacy
- Contractual development, negotiation and ongoing contract management
- Leading high performing operations teams in complex environments
- Managing multi-disciplined resources
- Ability to influence and lead change

**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**

ASC has served as Australia's submarine builder and sustainer for over 35 years. ASC built the Collins Class submarines and now sustains the fleet in Osborne, South Australia and in Henderson, Western Australia. Supported by its predominantly Australian supply chain and a highly skilled workforce, we deliver submarine capability and availability to the Royal Australian Navy.