Workforce Development Plan Specialist

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.

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

Reporting through to the Workforce Planning Lead, you will be responsible for coordinating the end-to-end development of successive versions of the Workforce Development Plan. You will act as the subject matter expert for the document, supporting governance, stakeholder engagement, content integration, quality assurance and reporting activities.

This role requires someone who can confidently manage complex stakeholder environments, coordinate multiple contributors and produce high-quality strategic documentation within a major defence program setting.

This is a full-time opportunity based at our Osborne site in SA.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating the planning, development and delivery of the Workforce Development Plan submissions
• Managing inputs from multiple authors and stakeholders across the Shipbuilder organisation
• Maintaining document integrity, consistency, governance and version control
• Tracking, managing and responding to stakeholder and Commonwealth feedback
• Supporting briefings, presentations and reporting for senior internal and external stakeholders
• Ensuring compliance with intellectual property, commercial and document management requirements
• Driving quality assurance activities, document controls and submission readiness
• Supporting integration across workforce planning, capability development and related program deliverables

About you 

You are an organised and proactive professional with strong workforce, HR or strategic planning experience. You thrive in complex environments, build productive stakeholder relationships and have a talent for bringing together diverse inputs into clear, cohesive and impactful outcomes.

You will bring:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Workforce Planning, Business, Project Management, Organisational Development, Communications or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
• Experience in workforce planning, workforce development, human resources strategy, capability planning or complex business planning
• Strong understanding of workforce functions, workforce strategy and the HR value chain
• Experience supporting major programs, strategic plans or formal document deliverables in a government, defence, regulated or large project environment
• Demonstrated project coordination and planning capability, including scheduling, milestone tracking and reporting
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence and coordinate contributors across multiple teams
• Excellent written communication and editing skills, a true “wordsmith”
• Experience integrating content from multiple stakeholders into a coherent and audience-focused deliverable
• Knowledge of document governance, compliance processes, quality assurance and controlled document management

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 3000-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.