Technical Authority Coordinator

ASC Pty Ltd; Osborne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Up to extra leave per year

Parental leave support

Childcare subsidies

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Brand discounts

Job summary

ASC Pty Ltd is seeking a Technical Authority Coordinator to enhance governance, communication and decision-making across the business. You will work with senior leaders and technical teams to drive performance, efficiency and collaboration while supporting submarine programs in Australia.

The role offers a full-time position based in Australia with opportunities to influence strategic objectives and sustainment initiatives across Osborne and other sites.

Qualifications

• Experience leading or supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to translate complex information into actionable insights.
• Proven stakeholder engagement across technical and non-technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Improve governance processes, comms and ways of working.
• Coordinate governance meetings, forums and action tracking.
• Present risks and progress to stakeholders for informed decisions.
• Develop reports and dashboards to support decision making.
• Build channels between frontline teams and senior leadership.
• Support governance frameworks and assurance activities.
• Lead change activities for process improvements.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and best practices.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Process optimisation

Stakeholder management

Change management

Data interpretation

Clear communication

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

ASC is looking for a Technical Authority Coordinator to help improve the way technical information, decisions and priorities flow across the business. Working closely with senior leaders and technical teams, you will drive better communication, governance and ways of working, while leading initiatives that improve performance, efficiency and collaboration.

Supporting Australia's nuclear and conventional submarine programs, this role offers a unique whole-of-business perspective. You'll build strong stakeholder relationships, influence positive change, and help ASC achieve its strategic objectives while contributing to the future of Australia's submarine capability.

This is a full-time opportunity based in SA.

Responsibilities

• Improve and streamline governance processes, communication and ways of working.
• Coordinate governance meetings, forums and action tracking to ensure follow-through.
• Present key information, risks and progress updates to stakeholders, driving informed decision‑making and supporting the successful implementation and sustainment of change.
• Develop reports, dashboards and visualisations that support informed decision‑making.
• Build effective communication channels between frontline teams and senior leadership.
• Support governance frameworks, policies and assurance activities.
• Lead communication and change activities associated with process and policy improvements.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and promote best practices across the business.

About you

• Experienced in continuous improvement, process optimisation or business improvement initiatives.
• Skilled at analysing complex information and translating it into clear, actionable insights.
• Strong communicator who can engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experienced in leading or supporting change management and communication activities.
• Highly organised, structured and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Confident working collaboratively across technical and non‑technical teams.
• Able to build strong relationships and influence positive outcomes, even in challenging situations.
• Experience in regulated or high‑risk environments is desirable, along with the ability to
• create clear reports, presentations and business communications.

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.
• 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.