Lead a Nation-Critical Defence Capability
- Western Australia based (relocation support available)
- Senior executive leadership role within a nationally significant program
- Direct contribution to Australia’s sovereign nuclear submarine capability
ASC is at the forefront of delivering Australia’s sovereign submarine capability; an enduring mission central to national security and long-term strategic readiness.
As Australia advances its acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines, this role sits at the core of a highly complex nuclear sustainment environment. The General Manager – Program Delivery will play a pivotal role in enabling operational readiness and sustaining a capability that is critical to the nation’s future defence posture.
This is a role defined by scale, complexity and consequence, requiring sound judgement, strategic influence and confident leadership at the highest level.
The Opportunity
As General Manager – Program Delivery, you will lead the delivery of ASC’s nuclear sustainment program, underpinning Australia’s readiness for the Submarine Rotational Force – West (SRF‑West).
Operating within a highly integrated ecosystem, you will engage across Defence, international partners, and industry stakeholders to align priorities and deliver outcomes in a dynamic and evolving environment.
You will be accountable for:
- End-to-end program delivery across cost, schedule and scope
- Establishing disciplined program governance and performance frameworks
- Driving clarity, alignment and execution across a complex stakeholder landscape
The Environment
ASC is a high-performing organisation with a clear sense of purpose and pride in supporting Australia’s defence capability.
The culture is grounded in:
- Professionalism, integrity and accountability
- Collaboration built on trust and respect
- Measured, thoughtful leadership in complex environments
Successful leaders at ASC invest in understanding the context, building trusted relationships, and bringing people together to deliver outcomes.
What You Bring
You are a seasoned senior leader with a track record of delivering complex, high-value programs in demanding environments. Experience within defence, government, major infrastructure, or adjacent sectors will be highly regarded.
You will demonstrate:
- Proven leadership of large-scale programs (>$200M+)
- Strong commercial acumen, including expertise in Earned Value Management
- Confidence operating in ambiguity and navigating evolving program landscapes
- A leadership style centred on influence, alignment and sound judgement
Critically, you bring the ability to:
- Align diverse stakeholders toward common objectives
- Navigate complexity with discipline and pragmatism
- Deliver outcomes while maintaining trust, cohesion and long-term relationships
For a confidential discussion or to receive a candidate pack, contact Sam Wallace, Partner, Davidson Search via email ( sam.wallace@davidsonwp.com ) or submit your application, including a covering letter and resume by clicking ‘apply now’.
Applications close on Sunday June 7.
