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
ASC is seekingProcurement Professionals at all levelsto support a growing and high-impact pipeline of work across our business.
We are hiringProcurement Officers, Specialists and Leadsto contribute across a range of procurement environments, including corporate support services, technology and transformation, capability and project delivery, and qualification testing (ICQT) activities.
These roles will see you working across end-to-end procurement and contracting activities - from sourcing and tendering through to contract negotiation, supplier management, and ongoing delivery. Opportunities exist to work on large-scale, strategically significant programs as well as diverse indirect procurement categories that support business operations.
Whether you are early in your procurement career or an experienced leader, you will play a key role in delivering strong commercial outcomes, building effective supplier partnerships, and supporting ASC’s long-term capability.
We welcome applications from candidates located inSA.
Responsibilities
- Support and deliver end-to-end procurement activities, including planning, sourcing, evaluation, contracting, and supplier management
- Partner with stakeholders to understand business requirements and develop effective procurement strategies
- Lead or support tender processes, negotiations, and contract establishment
- Manage supplier relationships to drive performance, outcomes, and continuous improvement
- Ensure governance, probity, and compliance with procurement frameworks and policies
- Contribute to category strategies, commercial outcomes, and risk management
- Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, systems, and efficiency
- Support complex projects and programs, including capability and ICQT/qualification testing environments where applicable
About you
- Experience in procurement, sourcing, contract management, or category management
- Exposure to indirect procurement, corporate services, technology, or project-based environments
- Experience in qualification testing (ICQT) environments or similar highly regulated settings is highly regarded
- Strong commercial acumen and negotiation capability (particularly for Lead roles)
- Ability to work with multiple stakeholders across complex environments
- Experience with tendering, evaluation, and contract lifecycle management
- Understanding of governance, compliance, and risk within procurement frameworks
- Analytical thinking and the ability to support data-driven decision making
- A collaborative, proactive approach with a focus on delivering outcomes
For more senior roles, experience leading procurement activities, managing complex contracts, or working on large-scale programs will be highly regarded.
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 procurement 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 data-driven 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.
Apply today for a career with a deeper purpose.
