Salary: $180,000 – $240,000

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.About the OpportunityAs a Senior Project Manager, you will lead a team of Project Managers delivering complex projects across the Collins Class Submarine Program. Beyond project delivery, you will provide strategic leadership, remove barriers, develop team capability and ensure project outcomes are aligned to broader program priorities. Acting as a key escalation point, you will drive collaboration across functional teams and influence decisions that support long-term program success.This role is primarily based at Henderson with the requirement to work from Garden Island at times, dependent on project requirements.ResponsibilitiesLead the safe and successful delivery of complex projects from planning through to execution and close-out, ensuring alignment with approved project management frameworksEstablish and manage project schedules, monitor performance against baselines and implement corrective actions to achieve project objectivesBuild and maintain effective relationships with clients, stakeholders, internal teams and contractors to support project and program objectivesOversee project risk and financial performance, including risk management planning and Control Account Management responsibilitiesLead, coach and develop Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers, fostering a high-performing and collaborative team culturePrepare and present project reports,



performance updates and briefings to senior leadership and key stakeholdersChampion continuous improvement initiatives and promote ASC's PRIDE Values across all aspects of project deliveryAbout youTertiary qualifications in a technical, engineering or project management discipline, or equivalent experienceMembership of AIPM or a similar skilled body (desirable)Previous Defence or heavy industry asset maintenance experience (desirable)Australian Navy experience, with an understanding of Defence customers, stakeholders and operating environments, is highly desirableStrong knowledge of project delivery best practice, including scheduling, risk, quality, Earned value management, stakeholder and team managementExtensive experience leading complex projects, with 10+ years' experience in a Project Manager or equivalent roleStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate and build effective relationshipsProven ability to lead through ambiguity, navigate complex environments and drive successful outcomesEligibilityThis 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.Whilst ASC will accept all applications for this role, as this role requires an ability to access protected US defence technology, applicants holding nationality of certain foreign countries will not be eligible.To check your eligibility please visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website.BenefitsUnique and challenging work with a deeper purpose.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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Project Manager (Rottnest Island)
🏢 ASC
📍 Rottnest Island