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
Based in Henderson, WA you will be reporting the General Manager – Program Management Office (PMO) - Multi Class Sustainment (MCS). The position is accountable to provide a centralised quality function across the MCS programs (CCSM, LOTE and SSN-Sustainment) to enable ASC to provide defect-free products and services to the customer and assuring the company’s compliance and ongoing certification pertaining to Quality legislation, including ISO9001, ISO17025 and NATA/ARPANSA licensing through a comprehensive Quality Management System and suite of processes.
The MCS Quality department manages all elements of Quality Control through the MCS Programs and related external stakeholder relationships including NATA and ARPANSA in support of MCS programs and business legislation and licensing. This department is the centralised interface through to the ASC Nuclear and Capability Program for all MCS Quality Assurance and Quality Control matters. They provide assurance that the MCS Programs are compliant to the Nuclear and Capability Program QA framework, policy and practice and is the centralised interface between MCS QA and CNCO QA requirements. Additionally, you will contribute through aligning activities with ASC’s Strategy and assisting ASC to meet any relevant contractual deliverables. Working with the MCS leadership team, the position is required to maintain a strategic perspective of the entire business and will take into account a wide range of longer-term issues, opportunities and risks to ensure ongoing business success.
You will lead approximately 4 direct reports across areas including MCS Quality Assurance, MCS Quality Control, MCS NDT requirements and MCS Supplier Quality requirements.
Responsibilities
- Maintain technical competence to deliver future sustainment needs (e.g. engineering, planning).
- Maintain MCS Quality compliance.
- Support decision making utilising digital and analytics.
- Execute on ASC safety and security requirements (e.g. safety standards)
- Deliver safe, accurate and efficient Quality products and services to ASC MCS and the wider Submarine Enterprise.
- Comply with all regulatory requirements in support of NATA/ ARPANSA licencing, WHS and ASC’s Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity policy.
About You
- Tertiary qualifications in an engineering and/or business discipline.
- Minimum 15 years’ experience in operational leadership within Defence and/or heavy industry.
- Proven experience and competency with quality/certification systems in a dockyard or heavy engineering environment.
- Demonstrated experience and competency in the management and leadership of across-functional team across multiple projects and locations.
- Have high level conceptual, analytical and decision-making skills with the ability to interpret (both ASC and customer) social, political and operating environments.
- Knowledge of submarine systems, equipment and their interrelationship (desirable)
- Experience with CCSM maintenance requirements and quality regulations including ISO17025.
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
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.Please note that the job closes on 22 July 2024.
