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
As a Technology Controls Specialist, you will be a subject matter expert guiding export controls and controlled technology compliance across the business. Partnering with stakeholders across projects, engineering, supply chain, human resources, and legal, you will enable strategic outcomes while ensuring compliance with complex regulatory frameworks. This is a high-impact role where your expertise will protect the organisation while supporting major national security programs.
Responsibilities
- Provide subject matter expertise, advice and guidance to all areas of the business of export control operational and regulatory requirements.
- Support the assessment and classification of goods, technical data, software, and services against the Australian Defence and Strategic Goods List (DSGL), Excluded Technology List (ETL), and relevant foreign regimes (e.g. ITAR, EAR).
- Support the development and continuous improvement of governance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
- Identify licensing requirements and associated risks for the program and taking appropriate action to support the timely achievement of business goals.
- Manage export and import authorisations and licences, including applications, amendments, provisos/conditions reviews and implementation, renewals, record keeping and close-out activities.
- Develop and maintain Technology Control Plans and access control frameworks.
- Embed export control requirements and best practices into projects, contracts, procurement, collaborations, and day-to-day operations.
- Lead compliance assurance activities including audits, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
- Build strong stakeholder relationships and engage with regulators and external partners.
About you
- Proven experience in export controls, compliance, legal, supply chain, or a highly regulated environment.
- Knowledge of export control regulations (e.g. ITAR) and controlled technology requirements.
- Ability to interpret complex legislation and translate into practical business solutions.
- Experience with licensing, compliance frameworks, audits, and risk management processes.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills across technical and non-technical teams.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to produce reports, briefings, and training materials.
- High attention to detail, sound judgement, and ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.
Eligibility
This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearance.
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.
Benefits
- Unique and challenging work with a deeper purpose.
- 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 2500-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.
