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 an experienced Non-Destructive Testing Team Lead you will be responsible for the daily work program and coordination of duties performed by NDT technicians and sub-contractors based at Osborne, SA.

Responsibilities

Key responsibility of this role is being internal customer focused in order to provide coordination and allocation of all NDT tasks to all technicians and sub-contractors to support and meet the demands of the ASC North Schedules. Facilitating the quality and consistency of work processes by NDT technicians in the department; effectively communicate NDT requirements and results to Production Team Leads, Managers and Personnel.

Additionally, you will maintain independence during quality inspection activities including monitoring processes to improve efficiency, effectiveness and quality of work. Ensuring the standard of documentation meets NATA requirements or is considered good practice for tests non-NATA accredited.

Key areas of work performed include:

• Manage department technicians in the coordination of NDT tasks.
• Ensure the department deliverables, products and services to ASC and external customers as part of our third-party requirements.
• Develop and train other members of the NDT team, particularly Technical Officers ensuring the sharing of knowledge and lessons learnt to increase team capability and experience (i.e. all NDT methods etc.).
• Comply with all WHS policies and procedures and ASC’s Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Policy.
• Provide NDT consultative advice, as appropriate, to production and engineering staff on new and existing design work.
• Ensuring the accuracy of work completed and the formalisation of this through signed reports/documentation.

About you 

• Relevant Trade Certificate.
• Relevant Management Training.
• Extensive experience in a major engineering production projects and manufacturing environment.
• Minimum AINDT Level 2 (or equivalent) qualifications in Radiography, Ultrasonics, Magnetic Particle and Dye Penetrant test methods.
• Supervisory experience of NDT technicians and trainees.
• SA EPA License to operate Ionising Radiation Apparatus and license to handle Radioactive Substances.
• Eligibility for an Australian Defence Security Clearance.
• Ability to work in a Confined Space Environment.
• Physical ability of climbing e.g stairs and ladders.
• Ability to demonstrate high level of communication skills and report writing.
• Competent in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite.

Desirable qualifications

• NDT Qualifications Level 2 (AINDT or Equivalent) Eddy Current Test.
• Experience in Phased Array / TOFD methods.
• White Card.

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.
• 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 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.

Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting may commence immediately.