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 

This role represents a rare opportunity to work on the pioneering SSN AUKUS Build Program, delivering an essential sovereign capability for Australia. ASC is committed to continuously enhancing our organisational capabilities, particularly in supporting Submarine Build and Sustainment programs of work and our infrastructure to deliver these programs must remain relevant.

We are seeking several Infrastructure Engineers that will be responsible for defining the functional requirements for industrial infrastructure and manufacturing equipment, ensuring that they meet the specific needs of submarine manufacturing processes. They will provide detailed performance specifications, contribute to safety risk assessments, and ensure compliance with Australian Regulations and Standards.

These engineers will collaborate closely with various internal and external stakeholders, including end-users and subject matter experts to understand operational requirements and develop a set of infrastructure functional requirements to support the design of the Submarine Construction Yard at Osborne, SA.

Responsibilities 

• Coordinating and participating in design development meetings, safety in design meetings, risk assessments, security working groups, ICT working groups and equipment integration workshops with internal and external stake holders to develop the design for the new submarine construction yard
• Defining the infrastructure requirements to enable safe and modern submarine construction methodologies in a maritime defence environment
• Reviewing preliminary and detail design documents, including schematics, layout drawings, functional descriptions and specifications, for compliance with requirements
• Checking site installation compliance against requirements and specifications and identifying any non-compliances 

The scope of facilities to be delivered as part of the new submarine construction yard will require the infrastructure engineers to have experience in the following areas:

• Large and medium scale heavy fabrication workshops including manufacturing equipment, industrial services, high-capacity building cranes and multiple supporting functions
• Specialist machining workshop including large scale machining equipment, annex workshops and supporting functions
• High volume pipe manufacturing workshop with stock storage systems, cutting, bending, welding, cleaning and NDT capability
• Propulsion system assembly and test facility with complex services requirements and commissioning capability
• Services engineering with broad experience across all disciplines including industrial services distribution and a strong focus on ICT and Defence Security

About you  

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical)
• Experience in project engineering / management on complex infrastructure programs
• Experience working in the industrial manufacturing industry on technical specifications and/or compliance
• Specific experience within the Defence Shipbuilding Industry will be highly regarded
• Experience project managing infrastructure/equipment design, procurement, manufacturing, installation and/or commissioning work
• Experience working within a team of technical personnel in complex and unique industrial environments
• Knowledge of systems engineering and ‘requirements management’ principles

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. 
• Flexibility over how, when and where you work for the best work - life balance. 
• 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 1900-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.