An exciting career awaits you at ASC, Australia's submarine company - recently named as the sustainer of Australia's conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines.

We have immediate opportunities for skilled people to undertake world-leading training in the United States (U.S), setting you up for a secure career back home in the nuclear-powered submarine program - Australia's largest-ever industrial endeavour.

You will have access to cutting edge training in Pearl Harbor (Hawaii) for 49 weeks , with some roles completing placements at other locations throughout the USA during the full course of the assignment.

Find your deeper purpose working with submarines at ASC.

Role & Responsibilities

We are seeking candidates to undertake opportunities to deploy to US Navy shipyards (primarily Pearl Harbour, Hawaii) before the end of 2024. Placements will be between 18-24 months. During this time, you will receive on the job training combined with instructor led classroom training.

Upon completion of the training, Radioactive Waste Technicians are responsible for safe transportation of low level radioactive waste from onboard the submarine to a controlled facility on site and associated maintenance work of the water treatment plant.  

This work is carried out in accordance with company and US Navy processes and procedures.

Opportunities are available immediately and individuals wishing to express interest in a position should be available and interested in being repatriated in the near term.

At the completion of your deployment, you will return to Western Australia to carry out the planning, management, and in-water maintenance activities on the United States Navy Virginia Class Submarines. Living and working in WA will be 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.

About The Role:

• Handling of low level radioactive waste (solid and liquid); including removing and transferring accumulated radioactive waste from the submarine and transferring potentially contaminated water from the submarine to a controlled facility for processing.
• Categorising radioactive waste within the storage facility and managing the long-term storage of this waste.
• Escorting the radioactive waste within the site.
• Responsible for waste receipting and recording.
• Operate water treatment plant within the radiological control facility.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on water treatment plant equipment.
• Understand and comply with strict radiological procedures for the safe handling of radioactive material.

Eligibility Criteria

The successful person must possess:

• Any Australian accredited trade qualification 
• Experience in operating fixed or mobile plant
• Demonstrated experience in an environment with strict process and procedures
• Proven ability to be flexible and an eagerness to learn and develop new skills.
• Australian Citizenship
• An ability to obtain and maintain a NV1 defence clearance.

What are the 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:
• Work on US Virginia Class nuclear-powered submarines and cutting-edge nuclear technology.
• Undertake world-leading training in nuclear technology.
• Have access to benefits and entitlements to support relocation and your time living and working in the US (such as cost of living allowances, housing assistance, family assistance)
• Return home to a secure job with ASC in the future nuclear-powered submarine program.
• Access to ASC’s extensive employment benefits.

Next Steps

• Applicants who are successfully shortlisted will be contacted as soon as possible for a brief, initial phone call to discuss further information on the opportunity and to discuss eligibility. From there, you may be invited to interview.
• Applicants who are not shortlisted will also be notified via email and at the earliest opportunity.