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 Project Coordinator is accountable to the Project Manager for delivering detailed project management and support activities required during all phases of the project lifecycle.
This may include managing the planning, execution and closeout of elements of a major project or managing one or more very minor projects.
- Major projects may include significant docked maintenance availabilities (e.g. IDs/MCDs/FCDs).
- Minor projects may include minor maintenance activities or significant Capability upgrade projects.
- Very minor projects may include minor Capability upgrade projects, minor maintenance related activities or business / process development and improvement projects including those set within this Forward Planning and Asset Management function.
Responsibilities
- Participates in the development of project plans that satisfy ASC objectives of safety and cost effectiveness.
- Daily liaison with ASC functional departments and capabilities such as Engineering, Quality, Planning, Production, Supply Chain, PMO, People & Culture, Commercial, Procurement and Finance.
- Coordinates generation of fit-for-purpose scopes of work then delivers work package in accordance with contractual requirements.
- Identifies risks and supports risk management activities throughout the project lifecycle.
- Preparation and collation of reports in accordance with project requirements and coordinate weekly, monthly and quarterly project reviews.
- Monitor the performance of the project and analyse variances to develop and implement corrective action where necessary to ensure the project remains on track.
- Maintain work scope readiness including material availability, Engineering and Planning products while flagging issues to the Project Manager
- Requirement to board submarines during maintenance activities alongside or docked.
About you
Tertiary qualifications in a technical or project management discipline or equivalent experience in a systems engineering, naval construction or complex asset management / development environment.
- Demonstrable high-level verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrate advanced level skills in Microsoft Office Suite and Data analysis.
- Demonstrable practical knowledge of Scheduling, Earned Value Management, financial, stakeholder and personnel management as applicable to a complex project environment.
- Diploma or higher qualifications in Project Management (Desirable)
- Membership of the AIPM or equivalent (Desirable)
- International Traffic in Arms (ITAR) Regulations (Desirable)
- Two to five years’ experience in a similar project environment. Preferably in the Defence industry (Desirable)
- Australian Defence Security Clearance (NV 1) (Desirable)
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.
