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About the company

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 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

As the L&D Specialist – Technical Competency Frameworks, the role sits at the centre of shaping how capability is defined, developed, and sustained at ASC. It leads the design, establishment, and long‑term success of enterprise‑wide competency frameworks across critical capability areas.

Working in close partnership with contractors, Organisational Development, and external consultants, the role translates complex role requirements into practical, embedded frameworks that teams can confidently apply.

Once established, ownership of the framework’s ongoing evolution, governance, and relevance ensures continued alignment with business priorities, workforce planning, and future capability needs. This is a highly visible, customer‑facing role with deep engagement across subject matter experts, leaders, and external partners, well suited to work that requires collaboration, influence, and a focus on making change sustainable.

• Partner with contractors and external consultants to design and establish competency frameworks.
• Work closely with Organisational Development to embed governance and long‑term maintenance requirements.
• Define and document competencies, proficiency levels, and performance indicators across critical roles.
• Lead the ongoing maintenance and refinement of competency frameworks once established.
• Engage extensively with subject matter experts to capture role‑specific capability requirements.
• Facilitate interviews, workshops, and focus groups to validate competencies and behaviours.
• Ensure competency frameworks align with organisational strategy, workforce needs, and values.
• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, clearly communicating purpose, benefits, and outcomes.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal customers and external partners to ensure continued relevance and adoption.

Learn More and Apply

For a full description of this role and to apply, visit the ASC careers page for this role here. Applications close 11 June.