People Experience Manager - Fixed Term 12-month Contract

ASC Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility over how, when, and where you work

Generous parental leave

Up to 10 additional leave days annually

Professional development opportunities

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

A leading defense manufacturing company in Australia seeks a People Experience Manager for a 12-month contract. This role is crucial for developing strategies that enhance the employee experience, leading various portfolios such as Diversity and Inclusion, and delivering initiatives for organizational capability. Candidates should have at least 7 years of relevant experience and tertiary qualifications in HR or similar fields. The position offers several unique benefits and aims to improve the overall employee engagement within the organization.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in organisational development or people-experience HR roles.
• Proven ability to lead organisation-wide programmes.
• Strong relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies to enhance employee experience.
• Lead portfolios in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
• Design and deliver initiatives for organisational capability.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Organisational development

Analytical capability

Cultural change initiatives

Strategic thinking

Education

Tertiary qualifications in HR or related fields

Job description

People Experience Manager - Fixed Term 12-month Contract

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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.

About the Opportunity

This strategic role leads the design and delivery of frameworks, programs and initiatives that strengthen organisational capability, support cultural transformation and improve the employee experience. As part of a 12‑month fixed‑term contract starting ideally mid‑February 2026, the People Experience Manager will play a key part in attracting, retaining and engaging talent across ASC.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies and frameworks that enhance the experience of all employees.
• Lead the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, EVP & Retention, Cultural Transformation and Employee Listening portfolios.
• Design and deliver initiatives that improve employee experience and organisational capability.
• Collaborate across Organisational Development, People & Culture and the wider business to ensure alignment and consistency.
• Lead and inspire the People Experience team, fostering a culture of stakeholder centricity and continuous improvement.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in HR, Organisational Development, Psychology, Learning or equivalent.
• 7+ years’ experience leading in organisational development or people‑experience focused HR roles.
• Proven ability to deliver organisation‑wide programmes and cultural change initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Analytical capability to translate workforce data into meaningful insights.
• Strategic thinker with hands‑on ability to implement solutions.

Eligibility

This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on obtaining and maintaining such clearance. Check your eligibility at 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 a better work/life balance.
• Up to 10 days additional leave every year.
• Generous parental leave.
• Subsidised childcare.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Inclusive and supportive environment.
• Discounts and exclusive offers from leading Australian brands.

About ASC

ASC’s 2,400+ staff bring unparalleled submarine design, project management, supply chain, construction and engineering expertise. 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.

Internal Application Process

Prior to applying, please notify your reporting manager of your intent to apply. If progressed to interview stage, you will need to update your manager. Applications after the sourcing period closing on 05/01/2026 will be reviewed.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Human Resources

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing