ASC is Australia’s Submarine Company

ASC built the Royal Australian Navy’s Collins Class submarines, sustains them, and is 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, representing 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 opportunities 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

Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, the Supervisor, Tool Maintenance (Mechanical, Electrical & Electronics) is responsible for leading a multi-disciplinary team of tradespeople and technicians supporting the maintenance, repair, calibration, testing, certification, and operational readiness of workshop equipment, submarine support systems, and associated production infrastructure.

This role provides day-to-day leadership of mechanical, electrical, and electronics personnel, ensuring maintenance activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved work packs, engineering requirements, and Configuration Management System (CMS) processes.

The position presents complex problem-solving challenges requiring the ability to accurately interpret technical work scopes, submarine systems, submarine support systems, and maintenance documentation while coordinating resources to achieve operational objectives. The successful candidate will play a key role in promoting safety, driving continuous improvement, and developing a high-performing maintenance team capable of supporting ASC’s critical sustainment activities.

• Primary workplace location is Henderson.
• Some work will also be required at Garden Island depending on operational requirements.
• Candidates must be willing and able to work across both locations as needed.

Key Responsibilities

This permanent position consists of the following major work components:

Leadership and Supervision

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of mechanical fitters, electricians, and electronic technicians.
• Allocate resources and coordinate daily maintenance activities to meet operational priorities and schedules.
• Foster a strong safety culture and ensure all work is conducted in compliance with ASC policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Support workforce capability development through coaching, training, and performance management.

Maintenance and Technical Oversight

• Supervise the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, overhaul, repair, calibration, testing, and certification of mechanical, electrical, electronic, communications, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Ensure maintenance activities are completed in accordance with technical specifications, approved work packs, and engineering requirements.
• Support fault diagnosis and resolution of complex equipment and system issues.
• Ensure workshop, production, and submarine support equipment remains safe, reliable, and operationally available.

Compliance and Quality Assurance

• Review and verify maintenance documentation, inspection records, and certification requirements.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and ensure compliance with Configuration Management System (CMS) processes.
• Support calibration, inventory management, and asset management programs.
• Assist with nuclear and radiological work support activities where required.
• Participate in audits, investigations, risk assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Planning and Continuous Improvement

• Support maintenance planning, scheduling, and resource forecasting activities.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve equipment reliability, maintenance effectiveness, and workshop efficiency.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across production, engineering, quality, and safety teams to achieve program outcomes.

About You

You are a proactive and engaging leader with a strong technical background and a passion for developing people. You communicate confidently, take ownership of outcomes, and thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

You are adaptable, solutions-focused, and capable of leading diverse teams through complex maintenance activities while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

To be considered for this permanent opportunity, you will ideally demonstrate the following:

Essential Requirements

• Trade qualification in a Electrical, or Electronics discipline with an A-Grade electrical lisence.
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience within a maintenance, manufacturing, maritime, defence, heavy industry, or similar environment.
• Strong commitment to safety and experience leading safe work practices.
• Proven ability to accurately interpret complex work scopes, technical documentation, engineering drawings, and work packs.
• Demonstrated experience in maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, testing, calibration, and certification of industrial equipment and systems.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership skills.
• Ability to plan, prioritise, and manage competing work demands.
• Proven ability to work effectively with minimal supervision and deliver outcomes in a changing operational environment.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience in shipbuilding, submarine sustainment, defence, or other highly regulated industries.
• Experience with mechanical workshop equipment, electrical systems, and electronic control systems.
• Experience maintaining production or industrial support equipment.
• Knowledge of Configuration Management System (CMS) processes.
• Experience supporting calibration and asset management programs.
• Experience working within restricted areas and confined spaces.
• Exposure to nuclear or radiological work environments.

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.

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.
• 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 3,000-plus employees bring a depth of submarine design, project management, supply chain, construction, sustainment, and engineering expertise that is unparalleled in Australia’s defence industry.

The company’s work on Australia’s conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarine program and the Collins Class Life of Type Extension is undertaken in Osborne, South Australia, while sustainment activities are shared across Osborne and Henderson, Western Australia. ASC also plays a leading role in training Royal Australian Navy submariners and supporting Australia’s sovereign submarine capability.

Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting may commence immediately.