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
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Technical Officer to provide technical expertise across complex defence engineering projects, supporting upgrades to submarine systems. In this role, you will develop technical solutions that must be safe, practical, and fit for in-service implementation, working closely with multidisciplinary teams across design, engineering, production and sustainment. Working to solve design issues to improve the capability and reliability of Australia’s most critical naval assets.
Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will apply your technical knowledge to support system, integration and detail design activities, contribute to engineering outcomes, and collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders to deliver quality results on schedule and within budget.
This is a full-time opportunity based at our Osborne site in SA.
Responsibilities
- Deliver the design, analysis, and approval of systems, subsystems, and components while delivering multi-disciplinary tasks or single-discipline projects to a high standard. Prepare technical reports, documentation and supporting engineering artefacts.
- Coordinate and liaise with internal stakeholders, project teams, production groups and customers.
- Apply technical knowledge to develop and implement engineering solutions within approved delegations.
- Apply systems engineering principles across the full lifecycle of critical integration projects.
- Manage personal workload and deliver assigned tasks within agreed schedules and budgets.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to small teams where required.
- Support risk, opportunity, safety and configuration management activities.
- Ensure compliance with organisational engineering, quality, safety and security requirements.
About you
- Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree in Engineering (or equivalent relevant experience).
- Experience in maritime, submarine, defence or other safety-critical environments highly regarded. Candidates from civil, infrastructure or power grid industries are encouraged to apply
- Experience with the design and maintenance of storage batteries, power conversion, electrical distribution switchboards & control panels, cabling & connectors, lighting, motors, generators, sensors, control systems, industrial networks, PLCs, VSDs, EMC/EMI, fire detection and/or gas detection.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and lead small teams.
- Experience preparing technical reports and communicating technical information to diverse stakeholders.
- Understanding of project management principles, including scope, schedule, cost, risk and opportunity management.
- Knowledge of sustainment or engineering lifecycles, including requirements, verification, safety, integrated logistics support and configuration management.
- Experience working with or holding engineering delegations to facilitate approvals.
- Eligibility for Chartered Engineering Technician (CEngT) or Chartered Engineering Associate (CEngA) status (desirable)
- You are a proactive and solutions-focused engineering professional who can work independently, manage competing priorities and build strong working relationships. You have excellent communication skills, strong technical judgement and a commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
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.
About ASC
Established in 1985, ASC’s 3000-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.
