Head of Supply Chain Strategy & Capability
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
The Head of Supply Chain Strategy and Industry Capability role is an exciting opportunity to be part of an expanding team of talented professionals and the Australian Nuclear Submarine build and Sustainment program. The newly expanded role leads a team to develop and execute ASC’s supply chain strategy and Australian Industry Capability (AIC) obligations, focusing on developing sovereign Australian capabilities for nuclear-powered submarines, as well as maintaining Australia’s Collins Class Submarines (CCSM). It ensures the strategy identifies and develops industrial capability in Australia, maximising industry participation, with a high degree of social licence.
Additionally, the role involves developing deep industry capability intelligence to inform strategy, sovereign priorities, and decision-making. It interfaces with key capability and AUKUS partners, including shipbuilders, and collaborates with peers, senior managers, and stakeholders across the Nuclear Capability area and wider business. The role is part of the ASC Supply Chain Strategy and Oversight Senior Leadership Team, contributing to ASC’s strategic objectives and submarine program outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Lead the identification, development and uplift of strategic suppliers in Australia.
- Advise the Executive and Board on AIC, sovereign supply chain, and strategic capability.
- Develop and expand a team of diverse professionals.
- Represent ASC at industry events to support ASC’s social license.
- Collaborate with program leads and AUKUS partners on AIC and strategic capability requirements.
- Communicate program AIC requirements and social license to suppliers.
- Evaluate AIC proposals and pursue increased outcomes.
- Develop Australian industry capability intelligence to identify opportunities.
- Create a roadmap for industry and strategic capabilities development.
- Lead industry engagement events with various stakeholders.
- Build relationships with key organisations to support ASC programs.
About You
- Tertiary qualification in commerce, supply chain or a related field.
- A minimum of 10 years relevant business experience and knowledge of the Australian defence industry landscape, including government policies and initiatives.
- Experience with strategic business planning, commercial and program management, and risk management.
- Experience in strategic supply chain capability development and uplift.
- Active and influential team player with a high degree of resilience and adaptability.
- Highly developed negotiation, communication and customer relations skills.
- Ability to balance conflicting priorities to deliver against customer requirements.
- Ability to establish and maintain key stakeholder relationships.
- Strong analytical, financial and commercial skills.
- Strategic thinking and ability to influence on all levels.
- Willing to challenge conventional thinking.
This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance to a NV1 level. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearance.
To check your eligibility please visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website.
Benefits
- Exciting, 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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