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 a versatile and safety-focused Operator to join our team in Henderson. This role requires a multi-skilled operator capable of performing rigging, scaffolding, and operating cranes and forklifts in a high-paced industrial environment.
The skill set must be aligned with the requirements to support the Operations Department in providing a high level of service to the CCSM program.
The Operator is responsible for conducting work in accordance with the Operations Departments Process and Procedures.
Conducting work on a Collins Class Submarine has several challenges - confined space, incompatible operations, and difficult working positions all of which need careful attention to detail when conducting tasks.
Responsibilities
This position has problem solving and challenges including the ability to accurately interpret complex work scope and implement the task as outlined in the work pack and complete the work pack in accordance with CMS Process.
- Management and completion of work packs under the guidance of trade and boat team leaders.
- Delivery of completed work packs to the appropriate trade team leader to support implementation and project close out in accordance with the “End to End” process.
This position consists of the following major work components including:
- Operator duties on-board CCSM, Workshop and with Confined Spaces with the following qualifications and experience: Forklift, Overhead Crane, Mobile Crane, Dogging, Advance Rigging in confined spaces, Rigging equipment test and tag.
- Ability to work in restricted confine space.
- Advanced Rigging Techniques.
- Experienced Hot Work and Confined space permit control procedures.
- Work within a team environment.
- Work to high standards.
- Work IAW pay classification.
- Working at Heights.
About you
Candidates require high integrity due to the high risk work.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
- High Risk Work license
- Forklift License
- Advance Rigging HRWL
- Dogging HRWL
- Over Head Crane
- Confined Space
- Working at heights
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- 5 Years Advanced Rigging experience preferred high risk or defense.
- Dogging experience.
- Overhead gantry experience.
- Rigging equipment test and tag.
- Working at Heights.
- Confined Space and restricted advance Rigging techniques.
Eligibility
This role requires a current National Police Clearance, an Australian Defence Security Clearance and an ability to access protected US defence technology. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearances and approvals.
To check your eligibility please visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website
Benefits
- Unique and challenging work with a deeper purpose.
- 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.
- 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 3,000-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.
