Workforce Project Manager: SSN AUKUS Build Program

1 week ago


Osborne, Australia ASC Full time

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 

This role represents a rare opportunity to work on the pioneering SSN AUKUS Build Program, delivering an essential sovereign capability for Australia. The Workforce Project Manager will manage workforce planning and development initiatives within an integrated project team. You will collaborate closely with P&C, project managers, and technical teams to align workforce strategies with project needs and organisational goals 

Responsibilities 

  • Develop and implement workforce plans to ensure the project team is adequately staffed with the right skills and expertise. 

  • Coordinate with HR and project managers to address staffing needs and gaps.  

  • Identify and mitigate risks related to workforce management, including potential staffing shortages and skill gaps.  

  • Manage the allocation of human resources to ensure optimal utilisation and efficiency. 

  • Maintain clear and effective communication with all stakeholders, including project updates, workforce plans, and performance reports. 

About you  

  • Tertiary qualification in HR, Project Management or equivalent. 

  • A minimum of 10 years’ experience in a complex project environment at a Project Manager level (or equivalent), including at least five years demonstrated success in leading complex projects or portfolios.
  • Professional certifications / memberships in AIPM
  • Demonstrated project management or workforce planning experience in strategic planning within a complex environment, preferably in defence. 

  • Experience and knowledge in supporting P&C/Workforce projects or substantive experience within Human Resources field.
  • Exceptional customer service and written and verbal communication skills. 

  • Demonstrated ability to motivate individuals and teams across several business areas, to shape outcomes and implement program requirements. 

  • Demonstrated capability to navigate through complexity and ambiguity. 

  • An ability to balance conflicting priorities to deliver against customer and business requirements, with appropriate stakeholder management.

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. 

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. 

  • Relocation support for you and your family, whether you’re from interstate or overseas. 

Adelaide, South Australia (SA), combines cosmopolitan living with natural beauty, featuring picturesque hills, renowned wineries, and stunning coastlines. As a centre for innovation, SA offers careers in defence, space and advanced manufacturing. Celebrated for its Mediterranean climate and cultural richness, Adelaide provides excellent work/life balance. Explore world-class wineries, enjoy the vibrant food scene, and experience affordable, family-friendly living in a welcoming, community-oriented city. 

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. 



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