Project Coordinator - Operations and Supply Chain Capability: SSNS

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 conventionally armed, 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

As the Project Coordinator – Operations Capability Delivery, you will play a key role in delivering workforce capability initiatives that strengthen operational performance and readiness. Reporting to the Operations Capability Delivery Manager, you will coordinate training programs, capability uplift projects, recertification activities, and operational readiness initiatives, working closely with leaders and stakeholders to ensure successful, safe, and efficient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the successful delivery of workforce capability, training, recertification and operational readiness initiatives that support business and customer objectives.
• Support the planning, execution and reporting of key capability projects, ensuring activities are delivered on time, within scope and aligned to strategic priorities.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, action registers, risks and deliverables to drive project success and operational outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with operational leaders, trainers, subject matter experts and stakeholders to facilitate collaboration and achievement of project goals.
• Coordinate project meetings, workshops and stakeholder engagements, preparing high-quality documentation, communications and follow-up actions.
• Monitor project performance and prepare reports, dashboards and presentations that provide clear insights and support informed decision-making.
• Track project budgets, resources, risks and dependencies, proactively identifying issues and implementing solutions to keep initiatives on track.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance project delivery, training effectiveness, reporting processes and workforce capability outcomes.

About you 

• Certificate IV in Project Management Practice is desirable, not essential, with demonstrated experience in project coordination, project support or project administration.
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously while managing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong organisational, planning and time management skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing reports, presentations and project documentation.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint.
• Experience working within Defence, Maritime, Manufacturing, Engineering, Training or Capability Development environments will be highly regarded.
• Collaborative and proactive approach, with strong problem-solving, influencing and relationship-building skills.

Eligibility

This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance to an 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.

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.
• Relocation support for you and your family, whether you’re from interstate or overseas.

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.

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