Assistant Project Accountant - Cost and Estimating: SSN AUKUS Build Program

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.

This is a full-time opportunity based at our Osborne site in SA.

About the Opportunity

Join the SSN AUKUS Build Program as an Assistant Project Accountant – Cost and Estimating, supporting the development of cost estimates that inform both internal business decisions and Commonwealth deliverables. You’ll work closely with stakeholders across the business to analyse scope, apply estimating techniques, and ensure accurate, timely, and well-documented estimates that support Australia’s most ambitious defence program.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of estimates using appropriate cost estimating techniques
• Analyse estimates against workscope and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) against pricing requirements
• Apply financial/commercial factors inline with Commercial terms to calculate pricing, including contingency and risk
• Use tools such as ProPricer and @Risk to prepare, analyse and develop document pricing versions ensuring accuracy and transparency throughout the estimating process
• Assist in responding to estimate queries and supporting negotiations with the Commonwealth
• Analyse cost variances and consolidate data to support estimate development
• Maintain estimating registers and support administrative tasks
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with business systems

Please note: Availability for collaboration calls outside normal working hours (UK timezone) is required. Periodic domestic and international travel may also be required on an ad hoc basis.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in Commerce or Accounting
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with estimating software (e.g. ProPricer)
• Ability to communicate complex issues clearly, both verbally and in writing
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships
• Resilience in working with evolving data and priorities
• Highly motivated and committed to delivering accurate estimating outputs

Eligibility

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

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 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.