International Placements - Project Manager: SSN AUKUS Build Program

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

The Project Manager - International Placements leads the coordination and delivery of workforce placements across AUKUS partner nations, supporting critical capability and knowledge transfer to the Australian Shipbuilder. Responsible for project planning, stakeholder engagement, resource coordination, and performance reporting, this role ensures placements are engaged on time, within budget, and to quality standards. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, the position plays a key role in developing workforce capability for the SSN AUKUS program.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the planning, delivery, and close-out of UK and US international placement programs to achieve project objectives.
• Coordinate with internal teams, ASA, and external host organisations to ensure successful placement outcomes.
• Develop and maintain project performance baselines, monitor progress, analyse variances, and implement corrective actions.
• Manage project risks and opportunities, driving mitigation strategies and maximising benefits realisation.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and supporting placement mobilisation and execution in line with program lifecycle.
• Oversee knowledge transfer activities, project reporting, and cost management (CAM responsibilities)
• Management and supervision of assigned Project team members including line management responsibilities.

About you 

• Tertiary qualification in Project Management (or working towards) or equivalent professional experience is desirable.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a complex project or program environment.
• Proven experience managing and engaging with international stakeholders, building effective relationships to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organise, and manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Strong negotiation, influencing, and relationship-building skills across complex organisational structures.
• Proven leadership and team management capabilities, with the ability to lead and collaborate effectively.
• Highly resilient, customer-focused, and driven to deliver outcomes in a dynamic environment.

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.