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 engaging 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

As a Project Coordinator, you'll support the delivery of complex sustainment, maintenance and capability uplift projects that directly contribute to the operational readiness of Australia's submarine fleet. Working within a highly skilled project environment, you'll coordinate activities across engineering, production, planning and commercial teams to ensure critical projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to schedule.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven project professional looking to build their career within one of Australia's most complex and high-profile defence programs. You'll gain exposure to large-scale engineering and asset management projects while developing the foundations for future progression into Project Management and broader program leadership roles.

Responsibilities

- Coordinate project activities across maintenance, upgrade and asset-management programs.
- Support project planning, scheduling, cost tracking and performance reporting.
- Monitor project milestones, risks,



dependencies and critical deliverables to maintain project momentum.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Supply Chain and Planning teams to ensure project readiness and successful execution.
- Prepare governance reporting, stakeholder communications and project documentation.
- Maintain project registers, including actions, risks, issues and change records.
- Assist Project Managers in identifying opportunities to improve project performance, efficiency and delivery outcomes.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen project controls, processes and reporting.

About you

- Experience supporting the delivery of projects within a complex, asset-intensive or highly regulated environment.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Exposure to project scheduling, reporting, risk management and financial tracking.
- The ability to analyse information, solve problems and coordinate competing priorities.
- A tertiary qualification in Project Management, Engineering, Business or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.

The following will be highly regarded:
- Defence, maritime, shipbuilding, infrastructure, construction or heavy industry experience.
- Project Management qualifications, such as a Diploma of Project Management, AIPM certification or equivalent.




- Eligibility to obtain and maintain an Australian Defence Security Clearance.

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’s 3,000-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.[IB2]

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