Senior Supply Chain Specialist

Asc-Pty-Ltd; Osborne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 10 days additional leave

Parental leave

Relocation support

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

ASC, Australia’s submarine company, seeks a Supply Chain Governance Senior Specialist to lead supplier qualification, governance and assurance across ASC programs. You will provide expert oversight to ensure risk-based, defensible supplier decisions aligned with regulatory and contractual requirements.

Working in a highly regulated defence environment, you will partner with senior stakeholders across Procurement, Quality, Security, Engineering and Supply Chain to strengthen governance

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Business, Law or related discipline.
• 7+ years' experience in senior supply chain, governance, compliance, risk or assurance roles.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and related frameworks.
• Ability to influence decisions in complex stakeholder environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide governance oversight of supplier onboarding and requalification activities across ASC programs.
• Lead consistent application of supplier qualification, governance and assurance frameworks.
• Offer subject matter expertise on supplier qualification decisions, exceptions and governance pathways.
• Support design and continuous improvement of due diligence, surveillance and assurance frameworks.
• Define risk-based supplier assurance methodologies, thresholds and controls.
• Analyse supplier data and risk indicators to identify emerging risks and opportunities.
• Develop reporting and insights to improve governance and risk management outcomes.
• Support audits and assurance activities with corrective actions implemented.
• Drive continuous improvement to supplier governance processes and controls.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to strengthen supplier governance capability and resilience.

Skills

Supplier governance

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Education

Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Business, or Law

Tools

JOSCAR

FRDM

Microsoft Office

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 conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines, the largest and most complex industrial undertaking in Australia’s history.

Our work is purposeful. What we do contributes directly to Australia’s national security. At ASC, you will find meaningful work, opportunities to grow your career, and the flexibility to balance life and work. A career at ASC offers a deeper purpose you can be proud of.

About the Opportunity

As a Supply Chain Governance Senior Specialist, you will lead and support supply chain governance, compliance and assurance activities across ASC's programs. You will provide expert oversight of supplier qualification frameworks, governance processes and assurance activities, ensuring supplier decisions are risk-based, defensible and aligned with regulatory, contractual and business requirements.

This is a highly influential and cross-functional role, partnering with senior stakeholders across Procurement, Quality, Security, Engineering, WHSE, Australian Industry Capability (AIC), Program Delivery and Supply Chain functions. You will provide authoritative advice on supplier governance, qualification frameworks, risk management and assurance requirements while helping to strengthen ASC's supplier governance capability.

Working within a highly regulated defence environment, you will play a key role in identifying emerging risks, supporting governance decision-making and driving the ongoing maturity of ASC's supplier assurance frameworks, tools and processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide governance oversight of supplier onboarding and requalification activities across ASC programs.
• Lead the consistent application of supplier qualification, governance and assurance frameworks.
• Provide subject matter expertise on supplier qualification decisions, exceptions, concessions and governance pathways.
• Support the design, maintenance and continuous improvement of supplier due diligence, surveillance and assurance frameworks.
• Define and refine risk-based supplier assurance methodologies, thresholds and governance controls.
• Analyse supplier data, trends and risk indicators to identify emerging risks and improvement opportunities.
• Develop reporting and insights that support better governance, compliance and risk management outcomes.
• Support audits, reviews and assurance activities, ensuring appropriate corrective and preventive actions are implemented.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supplier governance processes, systems and controls.
• Partner with stakeholders across the business to strengthen supplier governance capability and supply chain resilience.

About You

• Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Business, Law or a related discipline.
• 7+ years' experience in senior supply chain, governance, compliance, risk or assurance roles.
• Strong understanding of supplier governance, supplier assurance and risk management frameworks.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and other quality, compliance or assurance frameworks.
• Experience providing governance advice and influencing decisions in complex stakeholder environments.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications and supplier assurance platforms such as JOSCAR, FRDM or similar systems will be highly regarded.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with practical delivery outcomes in a complex and highly regulated environment.

Eligibility

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.

To check your eligibility, 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 strong work/life balance.
• Up to 10 days additional leave each year to rest and recharge.
• Generous parental leave so you can focus on your family.
• Subsidised childcare to ease financial pressure.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives to support your performance.
• Professional development opportunities to grow your career.
• A diverse and supportive environment where you can thrive.
• Discounts and exclusive offers from leading Australian brands.
• Relocation support for you and your family, interstate or overseas.

About ASC

ASC's 2,400-plus workforce brings unmatched experience across submarine design, construction, sustainment, engineering, project management and supply chain delivery. Established in 1985, ASC operates from Osborne in South Australia and Henderson in Western Australia, supporting Australia's Collins Class submarines and the future conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarine program. ASC also plays a vital role in training Royal Australian Navy submariners.