Engineering Manager - Emergency Management and Business Resilience

ASC Pty Ltd; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unique and challenging work with a/dee

Flexible work arrangements

Up to 10 days extra leave

Parental leave

Childcare support

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Professional development

Diverse and supportive environment

Brand discounts

Job summary

ASC, Australia’s submarine company, is seeking an Engineering Manager for Emergency Management & Business Resilience to lead resilience capabilities across the SSN-AUKUS program. This full-time, SA-based role requires coordination with international partners and may involve out-of-hours meetings to ensure readiness and continuity.

You will develop frameworks, drive preparedness, and champion a culture of safety and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or other relevant qualification.
• An experienced leader from emergency management, business continuity, safety or another high-risk operational environment.
• Passionate about building capability, influencing strategy and creating resilient organisations with an unwavering commitment to safety and security.
• Proven ability to develop frameworks, programs and ways of working that deliver lasting impact.
• Skilled at bringing people together and navigating complex stakeholder environments.
• A confident communicator who can engage with senior leaders, regulators and technical experts alike.
• Comfortable working in evolving environments where initiative, sound judgement and adaptability are essential.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and deliver results.
• Specific experience within nuclear Emergency Management and or Business Resilience will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Shape and lead the organisation's emergency management and business resilience capability from the ground up.
• Develop practical plans and processes that help teams respond confidently to incidents, disruptions and crises.
• Lead emergency preparedness activities, training programs and simulation exercises to build readiness.
• Coordinate response and recovery efforts, helping the business remain resilient when challenges arise.
• Build strong partnerships with government agencies, emergency services, regulators and industry stakeholders,- local, national and international.
• Identify emerging risks and drive initiatives that strengthen organisational resilience.
• Champion continuous improvement by turning lessons learned into lasting capability enhancements.
• Foster a culture of preparedness, accountability and operational excellence across the organisation.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Strategic thinking

Planning & organization

Education

Engineering degree or relevant qualification

Job description

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 Engineering Manager- Emergency Management & Business Resilience role leads the emergency preparedness and business resilience framework for the SSN-AUKUS program, ensuring that ASC is ready to manage critical incidents and maintain operational continuity.

The role leads the development of resilience and emergency management capabilities, working with internal teams, regulators and government agencies to strengthen preparedness, drive continuous improvement and best practice and support the successful program delivery in a complex and high-profile environment.

This is a full-time opportunity based in SA.

Engagement with international partners is necessary for this role, therefore out of hours meetings/work required.

Note: This role is established early in ASCs Nuclear pathway. Therefore, this role will change with the evolving needs of the business

Responsibilities

• Shape and lead the organisation's emergency management and business resilience capability from the ground up.


• Develop practical plans and processes that help teams respond confidently to incidents, disruptions and crises.


• Lead emergency preparedness activities, training programs and simulation exercises to build readiness.


• Coordinate response and recovery efforts, helping the business remain resilient when challenges arise.


• Build strong partnerships with government agencies, emergency services, regulators and industry stakeholders,- local, national and international


• Identify emerging risks and drive initiatives that strengthen organisational resilience.


• Champion continuous improvement by turning lessons learned into lasting capability enhancements.


• Foster a culture of preparedness, accountability and operational excellence across the organisation.

About you

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or other relevant qualification


• An experienced leader from emergency management, business continuity, safety or another high-risk operational environment.


• Passionate about building capability, influencing strategy and creating resilient organisations with an unwavering commitment to safety and security


• Proven ability to develop frameworks, programs and ways of working that deliver lasting impact.


• Skilled at bringing people together and navigating complex stakeholder environments.


• A confident communicator who can engage with senior leaders, regulators and technical experts alike.


• Comfortable working in evolving environments where initiative, sound judgement and adaptability are essential.


• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and deliver results.


• Specific experience within nuclear Emergency Management and or Business Resilience will be highly regarded.

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 3500-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.