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 trades individuals to undertake world-leading training in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, U.S.  

Placements are available in August 2026 and will be 6 months in duration, followed by permanent employment in Garden Island, Perth. 

Responsibilities  

In the role of a Gas Tester (Atmospheric Monitoring Technician), you are responsible for ensuring the safety in confined spaces within shipyards and naval vessels before a hazardous activity is taken place. This role will conduct atmospheric testing and other hazard identification procedures to ensure an area is safe for work.

• Evaluate confined spaces within ships and shipyards to recognize hazards such as flammable gases, oxygen deficiency, or toxic substances.  
• Perform atmospheric testing to determine if a space is safe for entry or hot work.  
• Issue required gas-free certificates to permit work in previous hazardous areas.
• Provide technical expertise on hazard control to other personnel

 Eligibility Criteria  

The successful applicant must possess:  

• Previous experience working in confined space and familiarity with hazardous areas.
• Completed course in Gas Test Atmospheres
• Australian Citizenship  
• An ability to obtain and maintain a NV1 defence clearance  
• Ability to complete training in Hawaii, US followed by permanent relocation to Perth, WA.

Additional Details 

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. Repatriation to WA is non-negotiable, so please consider this when applying.  

Please note: This is a Civilian role and recruitment processes will differ from those undertaken in Active Service Defence recruitment.  

Benefits  

We’re here to support you prior to departing for the US and when you are overseas. As an ASC employee working in the US, you will have access to a host of great benefits:  

• Be paid to work, train, and live in the United States 

• Work on US Virginia Class nuclear-powered submarines and learn cutting-edge nuclear technology  

• Have access to benefits and entitlements to support relocation and your time living and working in the US .

• Return home to a secure job with ASC in the future nuclear-powered submarine program  

• Access to ASC’s extensive employment benefits  

Next Steps  

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.