Talent & Career Development Specialist – (Career Pathways)

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

Are you passionate about shaping meaningful career journeys? Join ASC as a Talent & Career Development Specialist – Career Pathways, where you’ll lead the design, governance, and promotion of career pathways that support workforce attraction, retention, and engagement. This strategic role collaborates closely with Nuclear Capability Development, Learning & Development, and subject matter experts to build dynamic career development solutions across the business.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the structure for career mapping and pathway planning across ASC.
• Develop governance processes to ensure career maps remain current and relevant.
• Collaborate with Nuclear Capability Development and SMEs to identify diverse career pathways.
• Leverage existing competency frameworks to design structured career pathways by discipline.
• Create engaging resources to support understanding and adoption of career maps.
• Identify and implement technology solutions to enhance career planning tools.
• Review and enhance secondment mechanisms to promote internal mobility and development.
• Provide tailored career advice to employees in collaboration with OD and business stakeholders.
• Build partnerships across ASC and Defence Industry to expand career development opportunities.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in Human Resources or a related field, with experience in career pathway development.
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing career maps and pathway solutions.
• Strong understanding of organisational development, including change and talent management.
• Demonstrated skills writing documents /presentations/ creating infographics.
• Demonstrated project management capabilities with a strategic and hands-on approach.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills across all organisational levels.
• Experience in developing governance frameworks for career development initiatives.
• Ability to foster cross-functional collaboration and drive impactful outcomes.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite/MS Power Point is highly desirable.

Eligibility 

This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance up 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.

• 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.

• Relocation support for you and your family, whether you’re from interstate or overseas.

Adelaide, South Australia (SA), combines cosmopolitan living with natural beauty, featuring picturesque hills, renowned wineries, and stunning coastlines. As a centre for innovation, SA offers careers in defence, space and advanced manufacturing. Celebrated for its Mediterranean climate and cultural richness, Adelaide provides excellent work/life balance. Explore world-class wineries, enjoy the vibrant food scene, and experience affordable, family-friendly living in a welcoming, community-oriented city.

About ASC 

ASC’s 2,400-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. Established in 1985, 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.

ASC Pty Ltd has proudly served as Australia’s sovereign submarine builder and sustainer for over 35 years. ASC built the Collins Class submarines and now sustains and upgrades the fleet in Osborne, South Australia and Henderson, Western Australia. Supported by its predominantly Australian supply chain and a highly skilled workforce, the company delivers world-class submarine performance to the Royal Australian Navy.