AddressASC 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
The Forward Planning Team is a key capability area within the Planning department. The core purpose of the Team is to provide world class planning services and support to ASC and broader Submarine Enterprise. The Planning Team also manages external stakeholder relationships in support of Maintenance Activity work package generation, execution and coordination and associated technical information to the wider CCSM Enterprise.
Responsibilities
The Forward Planning Team Lead is a leadership position within Planning. This position is responsible for leading the Forward Planning team (FCD or In-Service) in the safe, efficient and effective planning of maintenance activity work packages.
Central to this role is the ability to coach and mentor team members, engage with stakeholders across the business and provide direct support to allocated maintenance activities in order to deliver performance outcomes and continuous improvements in line with business commitments, objectives, plans, processes and routines.
This role is responsible for work package Maintenance Activity (MA) generation and management, integration of non-standard maintenance and upgrades, integration of Registered Maintenance Item requirements, validation of data alignment between SIMS and Control, monitoring of Planning end-to-end milestones, and coordination of Planning team shared services.
About you
- Demonstrated competence and experience with work order & MCR generation, coordination and work pack closeout processes within a project-planning environment.
- Demonstrated extensive corporate data base and ERP system knowledge and skills utilised to interrogate corporate tools and data bases in support of work package generation, execution and closeout.
- Strong communication and influencing skills - written, verbal and interpersonal and across multiple levels.
- High level problem solving and decision making skills.
- Exposure to business process improvement and update methodologies.
- Ability to influence and lead change in a team environment across multiple locations.
- Ability to set priorities and achieve deadlines within a fast paced environment.
- Attention to detail, alignment and accuracy of corporate data and information systems.
Required Behavioural Capabilities
- Strategic level focus with a view to proactive interventions rather than reactive.
- Cost conscious and continuous cost reduction mindset.
- Strong continuous improvement advocate.
- Highly driven and motivated to achieve positive business and customer focused outcomes.
- Strategic vision and ability to see the big picture.
- Consistently demonstrate positive culture behaviours that are consistent with organisational values.
- A passion for developing / coaching staff into high performance teams.
- High level of integrity and resilience.
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
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.
