Capability Competency Manager

ASC; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unique and challenging work with a de£

Flexibility over how, when and where

Up to 10 days additional leave every y

Generous parental leave

Subsidised childcare

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Professional development opportunities

Diverse and supportive environment

Discounts and exclusive offers

Relocation support

Job summary

ASC is seeking a Capability & Competency Manager to shape workforce capability across major defence programs. You will build and govern competency frameworks, manage certification processes, and align qualifications for a global workforce including Australian and US stakeholders.

This role offers unique and meaningful work with strong governance, opportunities to drive continuous improvement, and relocation or flexible work options to support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience in competency management, workforce capability, learning and development, training governance or workforce compliance.
• Strong understanding of competency-based training and assessment frameworks.
• Knowledge of Australian qualification and training frameworks.
• Experience managing certifications, registrations or workforce compliance requirements.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience working across multiple systems and datasets.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and continuously improve competency and capability frameworks.
• Lead governance and administration of workforce competency systems.
• Manage certification and recertification frameworks, processes and compliance requirements.
• Track workforce capability, qualifications, certifications and readiness.
• Analyse workforce data and provide reporting, insights and compliance metrics to leadership.
• Partner with leaders to identify capability gaps and workforce risks.
• Support employees returning from international programs by aligning qualifications and experience.
• Establish governance, processes and controls for an audit-ready environment.
• Drive continuous improvement across systems, reporting and governance.

Skills

Competency management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytics & reporting

Learning & development

Compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Job description

Salary + Bonus + 10 Additional leave days per yr

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

This newly created role will influence how workforce capability is managed across one of Australia's most significant defence programs.

ASC is seeking a Capability & Competency Manager to join a newly established team responsible for building and governing workforce capability frameworks across critical defence programs. Initially supporting the Submarine Sustainment program, this role will play a key part in defining how competency, certification, compliance and workforce capability are managed across ASC into the future.

This is an opportunity to join a function at the beginning of its journey. You'll help create the frameworks, systems and governance that support a suitably qualified and experienced workforce, while working with stakeholders across Australia and the United States.

What you'll be doing

• Develop, implement and continuously improve competency and capability frameworks
• Lead the governance and administration of workforce competency systems
• Manage certification and recertification frameworks, processes and compliance requirements
• Track workforce capability, qualifications, certifications and workforce readiness
• Analyse workforce data and provide reporting, insights and compliance metrics to leadership
• Partner with operational leaders, training teams and program stakeholders to identify capability gaps and workforce risks
• Support employees returning from international programs by recognising and managing qualifications, skills and experience
• Work with Australian and US stakeholders to align training, qualification and compliance requirements
• Establish governance, processes and controls that support an audit-ready environment
• Drive continuous improvement across systems, reporting, competency management and workforce assurance activities.

About you

You enjoy creating structure in environments where processes are still evolving. You can work through ambiguity, build stakeholder relationships and translate complex workforce capability requirements into practical solutions.

You'll bring:

• Experience in competency management, workforce capability, learning and development, training governance or workforce compliance
• Strong understanding of competency-based training and assessment frameworks
• Knowledge of Australian qualification and training frameworks
• Experience managing certifications, registrations or workforce compliance requirements
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Experience working across multiple systems and datasets
• Strong analytical, reporting and problem-solving capability
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes in a changing environment
• Resilience, adaptability and a continuous improvement mindset.

This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearance.

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.

• 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.

Unlock job insights

Established in 1985, ASC is Australia’s submarine company.

Our 1900-plus staff offer a depth of submarine design, construction, project management, supply chain, and engineering expertise unparalleled in Australia’s defence industry.

We are the builder and sustainer of Australia’s Collins Class submarines, and the Australian Government’s choice to jointly build and sustain conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines in Australia.

We also have responsibility for delivering Australia’s Collins Class submarines Life of Type Extension (LOTE) program and play a leading role in training Royal Australian Navy submariners.

Established in 1985, ASC is Australia’s submarine company.

Our 1900-plus staff offer a depth of submarine design, construction, project management, supply chain, and engineering expertise unparalleled in Australia’s defence industry.

We are the builder and sustainer of Australia’s Collins Class submarines, and the Australian Government’s choice to jointly build and sustain conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines in Australia.

We also have responsibility for delivering Australia’s Collins Class submarines Life of Type Extension (LOTE) program and play a leading role in training Royal Australian Navy submariners.