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

Reporting to the GM Corporate Strategy, the Head of Execution Planning & Reporting is accountable for leading ASC’s corporate strategic planning process (0–5 years), ensuring alignment across business units and functions and ensuring board strategy deliverables are met. The role manages the performance measurement framework, scorecards, and executive reporting to track progress against strategic objectives. It provides Board and Executive support for strategic options and decisions, fosters alignment and communication of strategy across ASC, and helps drive a culture of performance accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of corporate strategy, including annual and multi-year planning cycles aligned to organisational objectives.
• Partner with business units to align divisional and functional strategies with overarching corporate priorities.
• Conduct internal and external environmental analysis to inform strategic direction, identify risks, and support decision-making.
• Provide strategic advice and options to the Executive Leadership Team and Board, supporting informed and timely decisions.
• Establish and manage organisational performance frameworks, including KPIs and scorecards, to track progress against strategic goals.
• Deliver high-quality, timely reporting to Executive and Board stakeholders, highlighting performance insights and areas of underperformance.
• Drive alignment and communication of strategy across the organisation, ensuring clear understanding of priorities and accountability at all levels.
• Lead, develop, and support a high-performing team while driving continuous improvement in planning, reporting, and governance processes.

About you

• 10+ years in strategic planning or corporate performance roles in large organisations or consulting corporate strategy background
• Demonstrated experience in managing corporate planning cycles and reporting or in project management
• Proven ability to communicate strategy and performance insights to senior stakeholders
• Experience in defence, shipbuilding, or heavy industrial sectors (preferred)
• High ethical standards and integrity in reporting and governance
• Tertiary qualification in business, commerce, strategy, project management or related discipline

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.

Whilst ASC will accept all applications for this role, as this role may require 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.
• 10 additional days of leave
• 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.
• Professional development opportunities to advance your career.
• A diverse and supportive environment where you can thrive.
• Discounts and exclusive offers from leading Australian brands to help you save.

About ASC

Established in 1985, ASC’s 2,500-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 conventionally armed, 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.