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 

The Nuclear Regulation and Standards Manager (NRSM) will manage ASC’s relationships with relevant national nuclear regulators and other key stakeholders within the Australian submarine enterprise.  The NRSM will execute ASC’s nuclear licensing strategy and co-ordinate licence/authorise applications and associated submissions.

This role ensures ASC’s commitment to safety, security, and safeguards during the transition to a nuclear organization by building the nuclear standards framework, defining ASC’s management approach to nuclear regulated activities, advising on license conditions, and managing deliverables to support licensing applications.

The NRSM will be part of the ASC Nuclear Oversight Team, collaborating both externally and across the company to ensure that ASC is nuclear ready to support the government’s “Optimal Pathway”. Additionally, this role will assist in adopting Nuclear Mindset Principles and developing ASC’s nuclear culture within ASC and the wider enterprise.

This full-time role is based at either our site in Osborne SA or Henderson WA.

Responsibilities 

• Develop the regulatory engagement strategy for identifying and coordinating ASC’s relationship and interactions (e.g. ARPANSA, ANNPSR, ASNO) through the multiple life cycle phases and the management of licensee transition periods.
• Deliver and manage nuclear standards framework.
• Establish license conditions and nuclear standards framework.
• Provide advice on license conditions, influence all areas of the business to ensure nuclear license considerations are managed and will support license/authorisee application
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders regarding the continued implementation and development of Nuclear Mindset training and cultural implementation of a business wide nuclear mindset to ensure an appropriate nuclear culture is developed.
• Ensure compliance with safety, safeguards, and security throughout the project lifecycle in a complex and challenging environment that requires adaptability and tenacity to ensure regulator engagement.

Please note: Availability for collaboration calls outside normal working hours (UK / US time zone) is required infrequently). Domestic and international travel may also be required on an infrequent ad hoc basis.

About You 

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, or equivalent experience in a complex asset management/development environment
• 7+ years’ experience within regulatory affairs of nuclear or other highly regulated industry;
• Specific experience within nuclear regulation, code of practice and guidance interpretation will be highly regarded;
• Demonstrated experience managing and maintaining inter-organizational stakeholders and external regulatory organisations
• Proven experience coordinating with a team of technical personnel in complex and changing environments.
• Knowledge of systems engineering and ‘requirements management’ principles.
• Proficiency managing regulatory documentation and maintaining compliance records
• Proven negotiation skills and able to engage professionally and constructively with complex stakeholders

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. 

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.
• Relocation support for you and your family, whether you’re from interstate or overseas.

About ASC

ASC’s 2,400-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. Established in 1985, the company’s work on Australia’s conventionally armed, 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.