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

New full time permanent opportunity based in Henderson, WA. The Support and Test Equipment (STE) Calibration Officer reports to the STE Manager responsible ensuring all calibrated support and test equipment is safe, certified and ready for use and located appropriately, in support of scheduled maintenance periods and urgent defects. This includes the issue and return of support and test equipment. 

Responsibilities

• Calibration maintenance & recertification of various equipment gas monitors/torque Wrenches/pressure gauges certification (mandatory)
• Electrical Test and tag of single and three phase equipment certifications (mandatory)
• Entering of support and test equipment details into IFS (ASC’s asset management system) as required.
• Raising purchase requisitions
• Sourcing and hiring of equipment where required
• Assisting trades to locate support and test equipment as requested.
• Assist trades to rectify any deficiencies in support and test equipment or availability
• Provide support through issue and return of Support and Test Equipment
• Regularly liaising with various Stakeholders
• Updating of Database and KPI information

About you

• Working knowledge of gas monitors/torque wrenches/pressure gauges certification (mandatory)
• Ability to perform Electrical Test and Tag single and three phase equipment certifications (mandatory)
• Mechanical, Electrical, Fabrication trade/product knowledge is highly desirable
• Purchasing of support and test equipment
• Operational experience of Forklift /Walkie stacker
• Knowledge of safe working practices, legislative requirements and Australian standards pertaining to specific equipment and tools.
• Advanced computer skills particularly in corporate databases, inventory control programmes and Microsoft office packages.
• Good communication skills – written and verbal
• Eligibility for Australian Defence Security Clearance. 

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.