Assistant Project

Have you always wanted to work overseas? Are you looking to expand your career with the opportunity to receive world‑class training? An exciting career awaits you at ASC, Australia's submarine company – the sustainer of Australia's conventionally armed, nuclear‑powered submarines in the AUKUS partnership. To deliver on this new and exciting work, we are seeking skilled individuals to undertake long‑term, world‑leading training in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, U.S. Placements are due to commence in March 2026 and will be between 18‑24 months in duration. Responsibilities In the role of Assistant Project Manager, your responsibilities are: Ensures production facilities work is accomplished on schedule. Ensures through training, supervision, surveillance, and audits that the division meets all technical requirements as defined in approved procedures, plans, and instructions. Oversees the Administrative Support, Ship/Sub maintenance and repair production support to ensure compliance with requirements and specifications, proper funding appropriation, and procurement of materials and equipment needed to support major acquisition and maintenance programs. Works closely with either the Production Resources Department, Operations Department and Support Departments leadership to develop and execute annual division budgets to support shipyard requirements. Participates in and conducts long‑range, intermediate, and emergent planning for the department's overall goals. Determines availability of manpower resources, facilities requirements, and other support functions essential to the accomplishment of the project. Eligibility Criteria The successful applicant must possess: An ability to obtain and maintain an NV1 defence clearance. Prior experience within the defence sector, in any role or capacity. Proven ability to plan/manage/execute complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines. A Cert III in Engineering or related trade qualification OR a degree in engineering. Experience working with senior leadership and external agencies. During deployment, you will receive on‑the‑job training combined with instructor‑led classroom training. This training program and work is carried out in accordance with company and U.S. Navy processes and procedures. At the completion of your deployment, you will return to Western Australia (WA) to carry out the planning, management, and in‑water maintenance activities on the United States Navy Virginia Class Submarines. Repatriation to WA is non‑negotiable, so please consider this when applying. Please note: This is a Civilian role and recruitment processes will differ from those undertaken in Active Service Defence recruitment. Benefits As an ASC employee working in the U.S., you will have access to a host of great benefits: Be paid to work, train, and live in the United States. Work on U.S. Virginia Class nuclear‑powered submarines and learn cutting‑edge nuclear technology. Have access to benefits and entitlements to support relocation and your time living and working in the U.S. (such as cost of living allowances, housing assistance, family assistance). Return home to a secure job with ASC in the future nuclear‑powered submarine programme. Access to ASC’s extensive employment benefits. Next Steps Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to organise a phone call for a further discussion to the opportunity. Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting may commence immediately. Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Project Management, Engineering, and Production Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing and Shipbuilding #J-18808-Ljbffr