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

We are seeking an experienced Strategic Workforce Planning Specialist to play a critical role in shaping the future workforce strategy of our organisation.

In this highly analytical and strategic position, you will lead the development of workforce forecasting models, scenario planning, and data-driven insights that directly inform enterprise-wide decision-making. You will work across complex programs to ensure we have the right people, with the right skills, at the right time to meet future demand.

This is a unique opportunity to influence long-term workforce strategy, combining advanced analytics, business partnering, and innovation—including emerging AI and automation methodologies.

This is a full-time opportunity that can be based at our Osborne site in SA or Henderson site in WA.

Responsibilities

Strategic Workforce Planning & Analytics

Develop and deliver enterprise-wide workforce forecasts integrating supply, demand, and labour market insights
Lead scenario planning and identify workforce risks, gaps, and opportunities
Translate complex data into actionable insights to support executive decision-making
Provide expert advice to senior stakeholders on workforce strategy and planning

Workforce Tools, Systems & Governance

Oversee development and optimisation of workforce planning tools and modelling systems
Drive innovation in workforce analytics, including AI-enabled forecasting and automation approaches
Establish strong governance, ensuring data accuracy, consistency and reliability
Partner with IT and data teams to enhance systems, dashboards and reporting

Insights, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

Design impactful dashboards and reports (e.g. Power BI) to support strategic decisions
Conduct research into emerging workforce trends, tools and methodologies
Embed continuous improvement initiatives across workforce planning processes

Stakeholder Engagement

Collaborate with leaders across corporate and program teams
Facilitate workshops to develop workforce assumptions and planning scenarios
Build trusted partnerships to influence workforce outcomes

About you

You are a highly analytical and commercially minded professional with a passion for strategic workforce planning and data-driven decision-making.

Essential Experience & Skills

8+ years’ experience in analytics, workforce planning, finance, or data-related fields
Proven experience working in larger complex, multi-disciplinary environments
Previous defence industry experience preferred but not essential
Strong capability in workforce planning methodologies and concepts
Advanced technical skills in Excel, SQL, and Microsoft analytics tools
Experience with data modelling, reporting, and insights generation
Ability to influence and communicate effectively with senior stakeholder
Strong analytical thinking with the ability to interpret long-term strategy into workforce insights
Experience working with large, complex datasets and forecasting models
Power BI (or similar) reporting and visualisation capability
Knowledge of Python or R (desirable)
Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
Strong communication skills, able to explain complex concepts clearly
Collaborative, adaptable and able to work in fast-paced, evolving environments
Continuous improvement mindset

Eligibility

This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance to an NV1 level. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearance.

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.

About ASC

Established in 1985, ASC’s 3000-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.

Apply today for a career with a deeper purpose.

Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting may commence immediately.