Head Of Nuclear Capability Development

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 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**

ASC are seeking a Head of Nuclear Capability Development. In this role you will contribute to nuclear capability building across ASC and the identification and delivery of a skilled workforce aligning activities with ASC's Strategy. You will be required to maintain a strategic perspective of the entire business and consider a wide range of longer-term capability development issues, opportunities, and risks to ensure ongoing business success.

**Responsibilities**

Reporting to the General Manager Nuclear Oversight you will be accountable for ensuring that the right people with the right skills and systems are developed and deployed to deliver on nuclear work scope. You will also assist the People & Culture Team with; defining, managing and reporting changes to nuclear baseline(s), program capability requirements (scope and budget), execution of training protocols and standards by programs, recruitment development, support the execution of the recruitment process of nuclear roles with support from dedicated P&C resources (and expertise for strategic workforce planning, determine interventions to meet demand for nuclear roles and stimulate future nuclear recruitment pipeline.

**About You**

Our Head of Nuclear Capability and development will have:

- Tertiary Qualification in Engineering or a related discipline (masters is preferred).
- Professional certifications or memberships in a nuclear field.
- Post Graduate qualifications in nuclear engineering or related field is highly desirable.
- Minimum 10 years' experience in a senior nuclear role (Defence, shipbuilding or energy sector is highly desirable)
- Strong knowledge of nuclear licensing and regulatory requirements.

**Eligibility**

This role requires a current National Police Clearance, an Australian Defence Security Clearance and an ability to access protected US defence technology. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearances and approvals.

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.