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

This is a unique opportunity where you will be contributing directly to the sustainment of the Nation’s most complex and strategic defence assets. The Strategic Asset Management Lead is responsible for providing a high quality critical input, based on data analysis and/or academic research, to the senior leadership for a sustainable strategic value generation and decision-making in asset management, with a duly diligent consideration of balancing cost, risk and performance.

This is a full-time opportunity based at either our Osborne site in SA or Henderson site in WA.

Responsibilities

Working closely with key internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs, complexities and constraints, and devise and propose suitable solutions in the form of practicable and implementable strategies for asset management.

Reviewing and updating key documents to support the maintaining of ISO 55001 certification.

Consideration of internal and external context, corporate strategies and policies as it relates to Asset Management.

• Identification of tangible and intangible values in asset management and proposing strategies for effective and sustainable realisation.

Providing advice and support to enterprise stakeholders in various forums representing the Asset Management function.

About you

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant engineering discipline.

• A formal qualification in asset management such as AM Council’s certification or equivalent, or formal experience in asset management for at least 2 years.

10+ years of engineering industry experience in asset intensive environment with at least 5 years of formal experience in Asset Management.

Experience in defence or commercial maritime industry and / or detailed knowledge of submarine operations, specifically in areas of systems and equipment will be highly preferred.

Demonstrated skills in academic and industrial research. Publications and/or any research outcomes application experience will be highly regarded.

Demonstrated experience in complex problem solving.

Demonstrated experience of complex stakeholders’ management.

Demonstrated experience in strategy and policy management.

Demonstrated experience in achieving positive business and customer focused outcomes

Experience in customer relations and stakeholder management.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Eligibility

This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance to a 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.

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.

Apply today for a career with a deeper purpose. Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting may commence immediately