Skills & Training Academy Strategy Manager

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.

Make sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements.

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

ASC is committed to continuously enhancing our organisational capabilities, particularly in supporting Submarine Build and Sustainment programs of work.

The Skills and Training Academy Strategy Manager is accountable for supporting the development of the South Australian (SA) Campus of the Skills and Training Academy (STA) and training infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Definition and maintenance of the STA strategy and requirements and ensuring delivery of outcomes aligned to that strategy
• Preparation and delivery of internal and external briefings to ensure key stakeholders are informed on project progress.
• Participation in external workshops with key stakeholders on the strategy and infrastructure planning of the STA.
• Act as the ASC lead for STA implementation and other future training infrastructure projects.
• Work with key stakeholders to develop an implementation plan to achieve Initial Operating Capability phase for the SA STA.
• Work with the Joint Partner to define the proposed learning curriculum for the SA STA.
• Delivery of inputs to into internal / external workshops including coordination of internal Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) as required.
• Provision of leadership to the broader STA team.
• Direct and ensure delivery of ASC’s support to STA pilot workforce growth initiatives.
• Ensure completion of ASC legal compliance training.

About you

• A relevant qualification in project management, training, business or equivalent experience in project management in an educational setting or strategy definition.
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in a complex project environment with responsibility for defining strategy (or equivalent) ideally in the delivery of technical training / education programs.
• Demonstrated understanding of project strategy creations and alignment to organisational goals.
• Excellent writing skills, time management, organisational skills, the ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with others.
• Autonomous, goal directed and capable of managing multiple priorities with limited direction.
• Excellent negotiation and persuasion skills.

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.

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