Assistant Project Manager - Equipment & Tooling

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

We are seeking a technically minded Assistant Project Manager to support the delivery of equipment and tooling projects within a complex engineering and operational environment. Working closely with technical and operational stakeholders, you will coordinate project activities, drive project outcomes, and support the delivery of critical equipment and tooling solutions from planning through to implementation.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a trade, manufacturing, defence or heavy industry background who enjoys solving practical problems, improving processes and working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic project environment.

Responsibilities

· Support the planning, coordination and delivery of projects within agreed scope, schedule and budget requirements.

· Work closely with technical and operational stakeholders to ensure project objectives are achieved.

· Coordinate project activities across engineering, production, procurement and support teams.

· Monitor project progress, identify risks and issue, and contribute to practical solutions to maintain delivery outcomes.

· Support the development and implementation of project processes, controls and continuous improvement initiatives.

· Assist with project scheduling, resource planning and tracking of key milestones and deliverables.

· Prepare project documentation, reports and stakeholder updates to support effective project governance.

· Build and maintain strong working relationships across multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.

· Contribute technical knowledge and practical problem-solving skills to support equipment, tooling and operational projects.

· Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with safety, quality and compliance requirements.

About You

You are a practical and solutions-focused professional with a strong technical background and a passion for delivering outcomes. Comfortable navigating ambiguity, you thrive in dynamic environments where no two days are the same and enjoy rolling up your sleeves to solve problems, improve processes and support project delivery.

You build strong relationships with technical stakeholders, communicate confidently across all levels, and bring a flexible, adaptable mindset. Experience within defence, manufacturing, heavy industry, construction, fabrication, tooling or oil & gas is highly regarded, with a trade qualification viewed favourably.

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.

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.

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.