Head of Supply Chain Strategy

ASC Pty Ltd; Cockburn, Adelaide; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Up to 10 days additional leave

Parental leave

Subsidised childcare

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Professional development opportunities

Diverse and supportive environment

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Job summary

ASC Pty Ltd is seeking a strategic Head of Supply Chain Strategy to shape Australia’s submarine programs. You will lead enterprise strategy, align with major programs, and lift sovereign capability through engagement with government, industry and partners.

Based at Henderson WA or Osborne SA, you will guide a small specialist team and report to ASC's senior leadership. The role requires strong strategic acumen, stakeholder engagement and experience in defence-oriented supply chains, with a focus

Qualifications

• Strategic leadership experience in supply chain and defence programs.
• Strong ability to align supply chain strategy with enterprise objectives and programs.
• Proven track record of delivering actionable strategic insights to executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of ASC's enterprise Supply Chain Strategy aligned to objectives and submarine programs.
• Develop Australian Industry Capability initiatives to strengthen sovereign outcomes.
• Identify and uplift critical industrial and supply chain capability for current and future submarine programs.
• Provide strategic advice to ASC's Executive Leadership Team and Board.
• Build relationships with government agencies, industry bodies, suppliers and partners.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team focused on strategic outcomes.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Business acumen

Education

Tertiary qualification in Strategy/Commerce/Supply Chain/Engineering

Job description

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a strategic and influential leader to join our Supply Chain Strategy and Oversight team as the Head of Supply Chain Strategy.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the industrial and supply chain capability that will underpin Australia's current and future submarine programs.

Reporting within the senior leadership team, you will lead ASC's integrated Supply Chain Strategy (Blueprint), ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives, the Collins Class Sustainment Program and Australia's nuclear-powered submarine programs.

Working at the intersection of industry, government and national security, you will identify and uplift critical sovereign capability, maximise Australian Industry Capability (AIC), and provide strategic advice to ASC's Executive and Board.

Leading a small specialist team, you will build relationships across government, industry and key partners to help ensure Australia has the industrial capability required to deliver future submarine outcomes.

This is a full-time opportunity and can be based at our Henderson site in WA, or Osborne site in SA. Applications from candidates based in WA our strongly encouraged to support critical, local work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of ASC's enterprise Supply Chain Strategy, aligned with corporate objectives, customer requirements and submarine programs.
• Develop strategic Australian Industry Capability initiatives that strengthen sovereign industrial outcomes.
• Identify and uplift critical industrial and supply chain capability required to support current and future submarine programs.
• Provide strategic advice and recommendations to ASC's Executive Leadership Team and Board.
• Build and maintain relationships with government agencies, industry bodies, suppliers and strategic partners.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team focused on strategic outcomes.

About you

You are a strategic leader who can influence outcomes, often without direct authority, and navigate complex stakeholder environments. You can translate commercial objectives, industrial capability and national priorities into a clear strategic direction, engaging effectively with senior executives, government representatives and industry leaders.

You will also bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Strategy, Commerce, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience in strategic supply chain, procurement, commercial, defence, industry capability or a related environment.
• Experience engaging with the Australian defence sector, government stakeholders, sovereign capability initiatives or similarly complex regulated environments.
• Experience in strategic business planning, program management, commercial management and risk management.
• Demonstrated success developing industrial, supplier or supply chain capability within a complex operating environment.
• Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including experience working with senior executives, government agencies, industry bodies and strategic partners.
• Well-developed analytical, financial and commercial acumen.

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 2,500-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.