Have you always wanted to work overseas? Are you looking to expand your career with the opportunity to receive world-class training?
An exciting career awaits you at ASC, Australia's submarine company - the sustainer of Australia's conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines in the AUKUS partnership. To deliver on this new and exciting work, we are seeking skilled quality control professionals to undertake short-term, world-leading training in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, U.S.
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to further your career and professional capabilities through collaborations and upskilling with world-leading industry partners.
Placements are available in October 2026 and will be approximately 7-months in duration.
Please note: this deployment will need to be undertaken on a solo basis.
As a Quality Assurance Auditor – Production, you will:
Review objective quality evidence, non‑conformances, and audit findings, producing clear, evidence‑based reports and corrective action recommendations
The successful applicant must possess:
During deployment, you will receive on the job training combined with instructor led classroom training. This training program and work is carried out in accordance with company and US Navy processes and procedures.
At the completion of your deployment, you will return to Western Australia (WA) to carry out the planning, management, and in-water maintenance activities on the United States Navy Virginia Class Submarines at HMAS Stirling.
Repatriation to WA is non-negotiable, so please consider this when applying.
Due to the shorter duration of the overseas training, family relocation support is not available, and deployment will need to be undertaken on a solo basis.
Whilst ASC will accept all applications for this role, as this role requires an ability to access protected US defence technology, applicants holding nationality of certain foreign countries will not be eligible.
To check your eligibility please visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website.
Please note: This is a Civilian role and recruitment processes will differ from those undertaken in Active Service Defence recruitment.
We’re here to support you prior to deployment and when you are overseas. As an ASC employee working overseas, you will have access to a host of great benefits:
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to organise a phone call for a further discussion to the opportunity.
Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting may commence immediately.
