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 conventionally armed, 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

We are seeking a Product Investigations Advisor to play a key role in ensuring the safety and compliance of ASC’s submarine products. Reporting to the Senior Product Safety Advisor, you will lead reactive investigations into product safety incidents and conduct proactive reviews of policies, procedures, and evidence suites. This is a dynamic role that involves working across all departments to support product safety assurance and governance activities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct reactive investigations into product safety incidents using ICAM techniques.
• Undertake structured reviews of policies, procedures, and evidence suites impacting product safety.
• Chair Product Safety Incident Reviews (PSIR) when required.
• Compile trend analysis data to inform assurance and governance schedules.
• Maintain product safety reports, databases, and Business Improvement Requests (BIRs).
• Communicate investigation outcomes effectively to stakeholders at all levels.
• Support assurance and governance activities in line with the Product Safety Management Plan.

About you 

• Relevant qualification in Engineering, Quality, or Safety (Graduate Diploma or Trade).
• Experience in audits and/or technical investigations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present factual, objective outputs.
• Knowledge of technical systems of work, quality assurance standards, and change management processes.
• High level of integrity, resilience, and ability to maintain factual focus under pressure.
• Collaborative approach to working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Desirable: Submarine/ship operation, maintenance, or design experience; ICAM Investigator training; familiarity with risk management techniques.

Eligibility

This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance up to an NV1 level. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearance.

To check your eligibility please visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website. 

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.

Adelaide, South Australia (SA), combines cosmopolitan living with natural beauty, featuring picturesque hills, renowned wineries, and stunning coastlines. As a centre for innovation, SA offers careers in defence, space and advanced manufacturing. Celebrated for its Mediterranean climate and cultural richness, Adelaide provides excellent work/life balance. Explore world-class wineries, enjoy the vibrant food scene, and experience affordable, family-friendly living in a welcoming, community-oriented city.

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.